Congratulations to my client Nanette Fridman on the publication of “On Board: What Current and Aspiring Board Members Must Know About Nonprofits and Board Service.” This powerful guide addresses a growing problem: Well-meaning people are often asked to serve on nonprofit boards without having an understanding how nonprofit organizations and boards work, what is expected of them, and how they can best contribute. Even seasoned board members often lack specific knowledge areas and skills to successfully govern and champion their organization. On Board presents a clear and easy-to-read road map to best-practice nonprofit governance and rewarding board service. If you plan on joining a nonprofit board or think that you could use a refresher course in how to make your board more effective, this is the book for you.

Author Nanette R. Fridman is the founder of Fridman Strategies, which assists nonprofit organizations with the strategies, structures, and training to advance their missions and maximize their impact. Her clients range from small start-ups to large international organizations. A serial social entrepreneur and perpetual grassroots organizer, Nanette has served on many nonprofit boards and trained thousands of individuals.

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