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A nonprofit board is an essential group of people that will bring life to your organization’s mission. However, new members need to be aware of their responsibilities and roles before they join so they are able to participate fully.
First, remind new board members that they are not able to oversee the day-today operations of a nonprofit. The executive director, paid staff and volunteers are responsible for their respective duties. The board’s role is to oversee and provide direction.
To do this to do that, they should be aware of the organization’s finances and operations. They must be aware of what their fiduciary and legal obligations are, as well as how to evaluate the executive director, and the policies of the organization’s governance.
The new board members have to be able effectively monitor and guide fundraising initiatives. Some organizations require all board members to contribute financially, whereas others encourage donations but do not require them to do so. The most successful fundraisers will be those who can determine the best method for making money, and then help the board members implement it.
To help them achieve this, the organization should give board members a clear description of their duties and also regular communication channels in person as well as remotely through tools like MemberClicks association management software, to ensure they are informed of what’s happening. The organization should make it easy for board members to locate information by creating an area on their website that allows them to access agendas, documents and meeting minutes.
