What is the board's role in fundraising?
One of the key responsibilities of a nonprofit board is to ensure that the organization has enough resources to fulfill its mission.
Topic(s) Fundraising Boards Management
Knowledge Base
Answers to your most pressing social sector and nonprofit questions.
What are nonprofit bylaws? Where can I find samples?
Bylaws are your organization's operating manual. State nonprofit laws usually address nonprofit governance matters. However, you can choose different rules, as long as they don't violate state law and are included in your bylaws.
Where can I find information on a board's legal duties?
The board acts as trustee of the organization's assets and ensures that the nonprofit is well managed and remains fiscally sound.
Topic(s) Boards Trust & Transparency Management
Can the executive director also serve on our organization's board of directors?
Yes and no. In most states it is legal for executive directors, chief executive officers, or other paid staff to serve on their organizations' governing boards. But it is not considered a good practice. Executive directors should attend and/or participate in discussions at board meetings, however. Their presence is essential.
Topic(s) Boards Management
Where can I find information about advisory boards for nonprofits?
Advisory boards or committees are volunteer groups formed to give advice and support to a nonprofit's governing board or executive staff.
Topic(s) Boards Collaboration
¿Cuáles son las responsabilidades legales de una junta directiva sin fines de lucro?
Las responsabilidades legales principales de las juntas directivas se pueden resumir en “tres deberes” o "tres Ds": Deber de cuidado; deber de lealtad; deber de obediencia.
Topic(s) Governance Boards
How can I find board members for my nonprofit?
"Look for someone who is passionate about your cause" was the most frequently offered piece of advice in response to GuideStar’s 2006 query of its readers about how to find nonprofit board members.
Topic(s) Boards Management
Where can I learn about developing my nonprofit's board?
As the governing body of a nonprofit, the board of directors or board of trustees fulfills a variety of roles and responsibilities.
Topic(s) Governance Boards
¿Cómo puedo desarrollar las capacidades de la junta directiva de mi organización?
Las juntas directivas o consejos fiduciarios dentro del sector civil gobiernan a sus respectivas organizaciones, cumplen con una variedad de responsabilidades, y ejercen ciertos papeles dentro de la organización.
Topic(s) Governance Boards