Ten basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards

Table of contents: About the boardsource governance series -- Determine mission and purposes, and advocate for them -- Select the chief executive -- Support and evaluate the chief executive -- Ensure effective planning -- Monitor and strengthen programs and services -- Ensure adequate financial resources -- Protect assets and provide financial oversight -- Build a competent board -- Ensure legal and ethical integrity -- Enhance the organization's public standing -- Conclusion toward a better board -- Appendix i individual board member responsibilities -- Appendix ii illustrative self-assessment survey for -- Individual board members -- About the author.