10 Basic Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board
This is a one-page list of 10 of the most important responsibilities for a board of directors. You should be sharing a list like this with potential new board candidates to set their expectations.
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Board Candidate Rating Form
Use this simple 13-item rating scale to get a quick assessment of a potential board member. Or use this as a starting point for a more expanded scale tailored for your nonprofit.
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Benefiting from Diversity
This article summarizes benefits of having a diverse board and suggests how and why to recruit for diverse board members.
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Board Matrix Worksheet
This Excel worksheet is a useful tool for analyzing the skills and demographics of your current board. Use this worksheet to inventory the skills and demographics you need on your board.
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Questions Organizations Ask Prospective Board Candidates
This is a list of questions a prospective board member should be prepared to answer as they meet with board members who are interviewing them.
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Evaluating the Fit of a Board Service Opportunity
If you are wondering whether you are a good fit for a particular nonprofit board, this ten-item checklist will help you make that decision.
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Thinking About Joining a Nonprofit Board
This one-page article provides a series of questions about a nonprofit, which you should know the answers to if you are considering board membership.
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Board Members and Personal Contributions
Most boards expect all board members to make a personally meaningful financial contribution to the organization. This article discusses why board members should give, giving policies, and how much is enough.
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Board Member Job Description
This document lists expectations of a nonprofit board as a whole as well as expectations for each individual board member. As you search for a nonprofit board position, you should make sure you have what will be expected of you.
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10 Basic Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board
This is a one-page list of 10 of the most important responsibilities for a board of directors.