Q&As

If you currently serve on a board, or are considering serving on a board, this is a comprehensive list of the essential information you will need to know. This list contains detailed answers to some of our frequently asked questions.

• What should I know before joining the board?
• How should the board be structured?
• How do we safeguard against conflict of interest?
• What goes in the board manual?
• How do we keep board members informed?
• How do we choose the best consultant?
• How do we become a nonprofit organization?
• What are the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards?
• What are the legal responsibilities of nonprofit boards?
• What are the responsibilities of individual board members?
• What is the job description of a board chair?
• What is the job description of a board vice chair?
• What is the job description of a board secretary?
• What is the job description of a board treasurer?

 You might also be interested in a number of our publications related to recruitment and orientation that are available in our bookstore.