The best of In Trust: The “Carver model” of governance

March 28, 2011
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Boards that Make a DifferenceIn 2008, In Trust program developer Rebekah Burch Basinger wrote a well-received article that explored “Policy Governance,” which is often called the “Carver model” and is widely used by the boards of colleges, universities, seminaries, and other nonprofit organizations. 

Basinger's article, “Where Policy Is Good Governance,” explored the story behind Carver's governance model and clearly explained its strengths and weaknesses.

Rebekah Burch Basinger is a sought-after Governance Mentor for In Trust and is the co-author of Growing Givers' Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry.

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