Step Up! How To Be An Excellent Nonprofit Board Member

This version is for nonprofits. The version for professional and trade associations can be found here

Step Up! is a fresh and essential handbook for new and tenured board members, and anyone who is considering joining a nonprofit board.

It covers the basics that every board member should know and ventures beyond the usual topics into areas that aren't always openly discussed. The book is based on research and the author's decades of experience working with hundreds of nonprofit boards and organizations. Part inspiration, part education and part how-to, Step Up! delivers the insights that board members wish they knew from the get-go.

Accessible and Engaging

Each of its 19 standalone chapters is written in a conversational tone and presented in a fun and engaging graphic format. Throughout, the book addresses situations that often play out in boardrooms and helps to answer questions that board members commonly raise:

- What am I supposed to be doing?
- What are the boundaries?
- How can I make sure that I'm helping and not hurting?
- Is it okay to raise that issue?
- How can I add the most value?

Excellent Board Training Resource

Step Up! is fast becoming a core board training resource for nonprofit organizations of all sizes and types. It's a great group read that stimulates discussion and helps get board members on the same page.

Perfect Gift
Beyond its rich and substantive content, Step Up! is beautifully designed and produced. It's the perfect gift for individuals who are either currently serving on a nonprofit board or are considering joining one.Check Out Step Up! for Association Board Members
This version of Step Up! has been tailored for nonprofits. Check out the version for membership organizations - Step Up! How To Be An Excellent Association Board Member.