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The authors surveyed leaders of 851 nonprofit organizations about the deliberate steps taken to change the functioning of the boards in their organizations. The results indicate that each organization needs to choose its own "best" way of running its board based on its culture, environment, etc.

Dambach, Charles F. (2003). Structures and Practices of Nonprofit Boards. Washington, D.C.: boardSource.

Flynn, Ouiti. (2004). Meet Smarter: A Guide to Better Nonprofit Board Meetings. Washington, D.C.: BoardSource.

Light, Mark. (2004). Executive Committee. Washington, D.C.: BoardSource.

Robinson, Maureen K. (2000). Nonprofit Boards That Work: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Governance. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

The study stresses that in order for boards to become more effective, it is important that roles and responsibilities are not restrictive. More attention needs to be paid to the current organizational needs, culture and environment in order to find a balance point at which board members are motivated and have the necessary tools to realize their leadership potential.

BoardSource, (2003). Assessment for Nonprofit Governing Boards. Online Tool.

Rusitzky, Harris H. and Fred W. Smith (May/June, 2007). "Considering the Merit of Emeriti Trustees." Trusteeship.

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