Beyond Compliance: The Trustee Viewpoint on Effective Foundation Governance

Contributing Organization(s): Center for Effective Philanthropy


Author(s)/Creator(s): Phil Buchanan; Ellie Buteau; Sarah diTroia; Romero Hayman

Publishing Date: 2005-11-01

Issue Areas: Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2004, The Center for Effective Philanthropy, Inc. All rights reserved. This work may not be copied, reproduced, or published without the express written consent of The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Reprinted in 2006.

This report describes key elements of foundation board effectiveness. Based on the largest-scale research on foundation boards ever conducted, the report reveals the foundation trustee perspective on effective governance and provides practical implications for CEOs and trustees.

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