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Boards of nonprofit organizations have many responsibilities, and they need to concentrate on their mission. This is often overlooked in the day-today work of a board. This is evident in the major decisions you make regarding policy or even in the smaller things, such as how many people you invite to a gathering. If a board isn’t able to define an established mission this will limit the impact of a charitable organization.
One of the most important things a nonprofit board has to accomplish is to make sure all members are able and willing to give their time and expertise to the cause. This means that the board should be made up of people who aren’t enticed or distracted by their own personal desires. This also means that the board should not favour family or friends or play favorites. This can be achieved by adhering to and establishing the board’s practices.
Other essential aspects of governing the work of a non-profit include:
Board development committees must be active in contacting potential candidates and create an efficient selection and vetting process. These committees are also accountable to ensure there is a pool of enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to join the board and contribute to the purpose of the nonprofit.
A nonprofit board should also have a committee devoted to ensuring the growth of the nonprofit over the long-term. The committee will be responsible for defining and implementing the vision and objectives of the nonprofit. The committee should also in the development and implementation of new governance strategies.