Are you aware of any existing materials that support the role of the Board President/Chief Volunteer Officer?
-Perry Cooper, Senior Director, Growth & Collaboration Strategies, Boys & Girls Club of America, Atlanta, Ga.
I have to admit that I have never heard of a Chief Volunteer Officer. But there are lots of articles and books on the role of the board, and many have portions devoted to leading the board. I have used Jossey-Bass and BoardSource books before. I’d just do an online search and select a couple that look like they’re on target. Or go to your local nonprofit resource center if you have one and thumb through the materials they have. You could also network with some of the board chairs of the well-managed nonprofits in your area. A little coaching might be more useful than reading about board leadership.
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