July 24, 2003 | Read Time: 1 minute
The Business Professional’s Guide to Nonprofit Board Service, by Charles F. Dambach, Oliver Tessier, and Carol E. Weisman, offers advice on joining nonprofit boards. Mr. Dambach, senior consultant at BoardSource, in Washington; Mr. Tessier, executive director of the Support Center of Washington; and Ms. Weisman, president of Board Builders, in St. Louis, write that board membership gives individuals the opportunity to support charitable causes, meet other professionals, and gain job skills. This guide describes the legal issues that nonprofit boards confront—such as conflict-of-interest policies and liability—and the typical duties and responsibilities of board members. It also offers tips on selecting a nonprofit organization to join.
