Nonprofit Law Podcast #41: Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs

Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs

Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #41 (mp3, 8:31)

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Important responsibilities for board chairs (and other board members)

• 1. Be Faithful to Mission
• 2. Guide the Grantmaking Strategy
• 3. Map Out the Future
• 4. Stay Focused on Financial Oversight and Legal Compliance
• 5. Master the Art of Facilitating Meetings
• 6. Connect the Dots Between Committees
• 7. Build a Board That Is Strong And Engaged
• 8. Communicate with the Community
• 9. Oversee Administrative Work
• 10. Assess Performance

Resources

BoardSource, Ten Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs
Full whitepaper

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