ECFA Governance Toolbox Series No. 2 - Balancing Board Roles

 

Understanding the 3 Board Hats

GOVERNANCE • VOLUNTEER • PARTICIPANT

Here are additional resources, as referenced in the Facilitator Guide: Click here to download.

HAT #1 - GOVERNANCE:

  • Website: ECFA Governance Toolbox Series No. 1: Recruiting Board Members – Leveraging the 4 Phases of Board Recruitment: Cultivation, Recruitment, Orientation, Engagement
    Click here to order from ECFA.

  • Book: Stewards of a Sacred Trust: CEO Selection, Transition and Development for Boards of Christ-centered Organizations, by David L. McKenna
    Click here to order from ECFA.

  • Book: Pursuing God’s Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups, by Ruth Haley Barton
    Click here to order from Amazon.

  • Book: Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards (Governance Series 1, 2nd Edition), by Richard T. Ingram
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  • Workbook: Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards: The Companion Workbook, by BoardSource®
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  • Download: BoardSource® Knowledge Center Q&A Commentary: What are the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards? (Used by permission)
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HAT #2 - VOLUNTEER:

  • Book: What You Do Best in the Body of Christ: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, Personal Style and God-Given Passion, by Bruce Bugbee
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  • Book: The Imperfect Board Member: Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence, by Jim Brown
    Click here to order from Amazon.

  • Social Styles Website: "The Creator of Social Style®" - The TRACOM Group
    Note: All four social styles (Driver, Analytical, Amiable and Expressive) are represented on most boards. This website provides helpful resources on social styles—and how to help you and your board colleagues understand these very diverse styles!
    Click here to view.

HAT #3 - PARTICIPANT:

BONUS RESOURCES:

  • Website: ECFA Governance Toolbox Series No. 1: Recruiting Board Members
    Click here to view.