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Demystifying the Nonprofit Board of Directors

11/6/2020

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​One of the biggest mysteries for nonprofit founders is about the Board of Directors.  How do you find the right people?  Is it ok to start with friends and family?  How many do I need and when? What do I even do with them?

First, we need to clarify the purpose of the board of directors. 
  1. The Board of Directors is a required by the IRS to qualify a business/nonprofit to be eligible for tax-exempt, charitable status. 
  2. The board governs the nonprofit.  They have legal responsibilities to make informed decisions, act in the charity’s best interest, obey the laws, and maintain the mission.
  3. The board provides legitimacy and credibility. 
  4. The board supports the Executive Director.
  5. The Board serves and promotes the nonprofit.

​Formally speaking, the Board of Directors has three legal responsibilities and 10 traditional roles/duties.  These things are essential but there is an even bigger picture why your Board of Directors is critical to your success.  


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    Mentor Kimberly Massey

    In addition to my work in the social impact field, I have a great husband of 27 years and  an incredible 20 year old daughter.  Our family lives in central Mississippi and we provide a loving, but sometimes chaotic home to two awesome dogs and a turtle.  

    I don't know any other way to describe my interest in social issues, equity, and health improvement other than "passionate."  I am imperfect but believe in forgiveness for myself and others.  I believe that if you care about a person or issue, you should never give up.  I have been described as tenacious, but it may not have been a compliment.

    Please, join in with your thoughts, questions, or cares.  We are all in this great world together, and we are better for walking the journey as friends.


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