The Compensation Committee by Thomas K. Hyatt from the AGB Effective Committee Series

The Compensation Committee Book

Hiring and retaining a president are among the core fiduciary responsibilities of governing boards. This puts them on the front lines for ensuring that the compensation and benefits paid by…

front cover of book titled "The New Realities for Public Higher Education Foundations" edited by Richard D. Legon

The New Realities for Public Higher Education Foundations Book

…Institution-Foundation Alignment (Shane Jacobson) The Innovative Foundation: New Needs, New Work, New Structures (Gretchen Buhlig) Clarifying Expectations: Internal and External Relationships (Danita Nias and Leonard Raley) Endowments in the 21st…

New Trustee Orientation by Richard T. Ingram

New Trustee Orientation Public Version Book

…public institutions and systems. A well-planned, well-executed orientation program can make an enormous difference to a new board member’s future commitment and contribution to the institution. Creating and sustaining outstanding…

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New President Bundle Book

The selection of a president is often the most consequential decision a governing board must make. To help boards get it right, these three AGB publications provide expert guidance and…

Endowment Management for Higher Education, Second Edition

Endowment Management for Higher Education, Second Edition Book

…5: Portfolio Construction Chapter 6: Hiring Endowment-Management Professionals (Internally or Externally) Chapter 7: Risk Management Appendix A: Sample Investment Committee Checklist Appendix B: Suggested Reading for New Investment Committee Members…

The Governance Committee Foundation Boards by James L. Lanier and E.B. Wilson

The Governance Committee (Foundation Boards) Book

…foundation meet this challenge head-on, as it is charged with advising the board on the selection of new trustees who possess the right combination of skills, contacts, and experience needed….

AGB Effective Committee Series: The Audit Committee

The Audit Committee Book

The audit committee serves as the guardian of an institution’s most valuable asset: its reputation. As colleges and universities have become subject to intense scrutiny, the result is a new