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.
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.
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Basic Responsibilities of All Nonprofit Board Members
This is another list of board responsibilities, but more descriptive of individual members’ responsibilities in addition to responsibilities of the board as a whole.
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Board Responsibilities and Structures – FAQs
Are you still wondering about basic board structures and responsibilities? If you are, check here. For easy reference, the article presents information in the form of frequently asked questions.
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Fiduciary Responsibilities
One of the main responsibilities of all board members is maintaining financial accountability of their organization. This article provides a guide to how board members can fulfill their role as fiduciaries.
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Serving on a Nonprofit Board
This 17-page monograph is a training resource for board members, which goes into considerable detail about what you need to know as a board member. It explains what nonprofit agencies are, how their boards govern through committees, the board’s role in strategic planning and fundraising, and some important legal concerns including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and an introduction to board liability.
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Sample Board Member Commitment Form
Some nonprofits ask board members to sign a form acknowledging their responsibilities. This is an example of this type of form, which you might be asked to sign.