4 Tips for Managing Your Nonprofit Board

Congratulations, you are now the new executive director of a non-profit organization. One of the most challenging things you will have to do is to effectively “manage up” and work well with your board of directors. As an executive director, it is critically important to set the right tone from the outset and strike a balance that will allow you to do your work and productively collaborate with your board in the best interest of your charity.

First, it is important to understand the role of your non-profit board. The most critical functions of a board are the following:

* Ensure the non-profit completes strategic and organizational planning and develops policies as necessary
* Select and monitor the performance of the executive director
* Ensure the organization has the necessary resources to fulfill its mission
* Monitor the program and services of the non-profit
* Ensure legal and fiduciary compliance and best practice

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