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| The core responsibility of your nonprofit board is to work together as a group to govern your organization. |
| Nonprofit board members must follow certain legal standards to protect the interests of members, sponsors, and donors. |
| A great nonprofit board can make the difference between a highly successful organization and one that few people even know about. |
| Your nonprofit board will be more successful if members adopt the skills and habits that lead to excellence in these six areas of competency. |
| Nonprofit boards typically fail for one of two reasons: they lose sight of their mission, or they don't adapt to change. |
| Your nonprofit board and executive director have different and complementary roles, but they must work together to ensure your organization is a success. |
| By using a committee governance structure, your nonprofit board can divide up its work into more manageable tasks. |
| If your nonprofit board forms a governance committee, it will serve as your board’s conscience and ensure your board lives up to its potential. |
| The duties of nonprofit board officers generally break down into three roles: president or chair, vice president or vice chair, and treasurer. |
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