New Book on a Nonprofit Board's Role

An appointment to the board of a nonprofit organization is both an honor and a challenge for someone who has never served as a board member before. Even the best of intentions can turn out badly if the person doesn't understand the role of a director or trustee.

So Michael Batts, partner in an Orlando-based accounting firm that specializes in nonprofit groups, has thrown a lifeline to those serving on such boards with a small book titled "Board Member Orientation: The Concise and Complete Guide to Nonprofit Board Service."