Serving on a nonprofit board of directors is a rewarding yet challenging task. Board Bound Leadership: The Four Essentials empowers individuals with the tools and knowledge needed for success as nonprofit board members.After hearing over and over again statements like, "What are my responsibilities?" or "I've never done that." Dr. Victoria Boyd and Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE knew they had to write this book. With over 60 combined years working for or in the sector, they used their vast experience to simply and clearly outline what it means to be a nonprofit board member. They help eliminate fears or uncertainty by providing the foundation and understanding of four key essential Leadership, Governance, Assessment and Fundraising. The authors help prepare everyone to be effective, learn what to expect, define roles and responsibilities, and understand the unique aspects of the nonprofit sector. They dispel myths and map out the skills needed to be an effective and dynamic nonprofit leader. There has never been a resource for the board members like this before. You will learn how, -Leadership is unique -Governance is the cornerstone -Assessment is the key for growth-Fundraising is not a dirty word, it can be fun! This is the go to resource for every nonprofit organization.
About the Author: Dr. Victoria Boyd extensive experience includes that of educator, nonprofit leader, author, trainer, administrator, and advocate throughout the country. Concurrent to teaching she was actively involved in the nonprofit sector as founder, board member, president, and interim executive director. As an educator she provided extraordinary opportunities for her students taking then across the United States and to places such as England, Scotland, and France. She was awarded the National Educator of the Year by the National Dance Association, Educator of the Year by Michigan and Midwest District of the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the Golden Apple Award by Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (Wayne RESA), recognized in Who's Who in America's Teachers, Wayne State University's Arts Achievement Award and ArtServe Michigan's Advocate of the Year. An award that she is most proud to receive was the Fulbright Memorial Teacher Award where she studied the educational system in Japan for an extended period. She shares her expertise as an instructor at UNLV and as a prolific trainer. She is proud to be recognized as 2014 Nevada Distinguished Men and Women; 2015 NAWBO Women of Distinction; 2015 LVBMN Entrepreneur Achievement Award, and 2016 and 2017 MyVegas Magazine recognition as a Top 100 Most Influential Women. Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, worldwide is one of slightly more than one hundred professionals to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. She has managed capital campaigns; helped dozens of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and has trained more than 37,000 professionals in Mexico, Canada, Egypt, Bermuda, and most of the fifty United States. A graduate of Alvernia University in Reading, PA with majors in Banking and Finance; Communications; and Theology/Philosophy, she is a graduate of AFP's Faculty Training Academy. As a prolific writer she has written or contributed to more than a dozen books. She serves as Acquisitions Editor for CharityChannel Press and For the GENIUS Press. Linda has received the Outstanding Fundraising Executive award from the Eastern PA, Las Vegas, and Sierra (NV) chapters of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) was recognized internationally with the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Service to AFP. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Las Vegas Chapter of AFP in November 2015.