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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Some Executive Directors are a little unsure what their Board should be doing, but they’re pretty sure it’s more than what they’re doing now! Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. “As

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. Look to the corporate sector, government, civic, or other associations or non-profit organizations to find collaborators who will add value. Ongoing cross-functional activities that deliver lasting value. There are no members.

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Research Friday: Executive Directors’ Top Seven Roles for their Boards of Directors

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In this study, Chao Guo and I researched what nonprofit executives describe as the most important roles of the board. [1] These individuals provided almost 400 comments, which were organized into 13 roles. This report summarizes the top seven activities that executives need from their board members. Percentage of Respondents*.

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

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But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created. Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Prioritize Value Stephanie Mercado, CAE, Executive Director, National Association for Healthcare Quality Make value the priority. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? Be the disruption. CEOs: Run your board right.

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