Regardless of mission, organization size or budget, or geographic location, healthy and functional nonprofits have one thing in common: a group of organized and committed board members. According to the National Council of Nonprofits, Board of Directors (or sometimes called Trustees) members are responsible for a variety of things, as described below.
“Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.”
Board members play an important role in their organization, even though they’re not involved in the day-to-day operations. Having a clear understanding of the role of a board member, especially when it comes to finances and door-opening, helps you to better understand how to work with them to maximize their contributions. Looking for some resources about nonprofit boards? Check out the links below for tips and insight on board best practices.
