The Ambassador’s Journey: A Parable about Nonprofit Board Leadership

What happens when a new board member finally finds his purpose? Chris Stevens is about to find out.When Chris’s boss talks him into joining the board of Travis County Cares, he’s reluctant to say the least. He’s never met a homeless person, much less helped a nonprofit work with them. To his surprise, he soon finds himself engaging with other board members and being inspired by the executive director to serve his community in ways he never thought possible. This leadership parable helps nonprofits accomplish their mission by inspiring board members to be more engaged and reap more enjoyment from investing their time. Written as a fictional story by seasoned leaders in the nonprofit world, this book gives a fresh take on how to guide board members to be enthusiastic Ambassadors for their organization. It addresses key questions including:

How do I really make a difference through my board service? What does my organization need from me?
How do I go beyond just going through the motions?

The end of each chapter has prompts designed for individual and group discussion. Bonus material also includes insightful questions for executive directors and board chairs, along with a sample board matrix, recruiting and onboarding checklists, and more.