A comprehensive resource on the topic of nonprofit board leadership, this handbook is compiled from existing BoardSource material, including books, articles, topic papers, and white papers, as well as commissioned material where needed. Complete with case studies that illustrate how governance works in the real world, sidebars that focus on important topics, and data gleaned from surveys of the sector by BoardSource and others, the handbook will also include features that appeal to the textbook market, such as end-of-chapter questions and lists of additional resources, with a possible instructor's guide. Along with an introduction to the nonprofit world, sections include: What is governance? Governance roles Governance structures Governance practices (including building a board, succession planning, policies, financial oversight, fundraising, planning, strategic planning processes, risk management, and evaluation of the board, CEO, and organization)