Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board By: Maria Peeler

So you’ve been asked to serve on a nonprofit board. What an honor! But what does being part of it mean? If it’s your first board assignment, you may not know what to expect. Fortunately, there are responsibilities that are basic to every nonprofit board. Knowing those responsibilities will help you determine your individual contribution to the collective effort and ensure that your board term is successful, fulfilling, and beneficial to the mission of the organization.