In easy-to-understand language, Howe answers the most commonquestions and concerns of prospective board members, and detailstheir rights, obligations, and liabilities. Drawing on a lifetime of experience on nonprofit boards, Howedetails the seven key responsibilities of a nonprofit boardmember--including how to go about the process of approving themission, long-range planning, fundraising, and selecting andevaluating a chief executive. Additionally, Howe explores theleadership role each board member must assume if their organizationis to excel.