Boardsource has compiled a great series of articles for those serving on a board or considering serving on a board.
1. What should I know before joining the board?
2. How should the board be structured?
3. How do we safeguard against conflict of interest?
4. What goes in the board manual?
5. How do we keep board members informed?
6. How do we choose the best consultant?
7. How do we become a nonprofit organization?
8. What are the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards?
9. What are the legal responsibilities of nonprofit boards?
10. What are the responsibilities of individual board members?
11. What is the job description of a board chair?
12. What is the job description of a board vice chair?
13, What is the job description of a board secretary?
14. What is the job description of a board treasurer?
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