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Video: Ten Basic Responsibilities
of Nonprofit Boards

These 11 videos will help board members, chief executives, and senior staff understand the fundamental elements of service common to most boards, including board member responsibilities, how to structure the board in the most efficient manner, and how to accomplish governance work in the spirit and mission of the organization. They are based on BoardSource's Governance Series, which can be purchased in our bookstore.

Introduction: The Board's Role	BoardSource President and CEO Linda Crompton talks about the importance of having effective boards. Watch the Video
Responsibility 1: Determine Mission and Purpose	A commitment to the organization’s mission should drive the board’s and management’s priorities. Watch the Video
Responsibility 2: Hire the Chief Executive	Hiring the best person for the job is critical for the organization’s continuing development and effectiveness. Watch the Video
Responsibility 3: Support and Evaluate the Chief Executive	Providing support, assessing performance, and setting compensation are key board responsibilities. Watch the Video
Responsibility 4: Ensure Effective Planning	Planning should engage stakeholders and challenge the organization to test assumptions. Watch the Video
Responsibility 5: Monitor and Strengthen Programs	The board should pay attention to what the organization does, and how well it does it. Watch the Video
Responsibility 6: Ensure Adequate Financial Resources	An organization can be effective only if it has enough financial resources to meet its purposes. Watch the Video
Responsibility 7: Protect Assets and Provide Financial Oversight	Boards must verify that the organization’s financial systems and practices meet accepted standards. Watch the Video
Responsibility 8: Build a Competent Board	Every organization’s governing board will only be as effective as its individual members. Watch the Video
Responsibility 9: Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity	Compliance, transparency, and, accountability are critical issues for nonprofit boards. Watch the Video
Responsibility 10: Enhance Public Standing	Members should think of themselves as the organization’s ambassadors and advocates. Watch the Video

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Video: Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

Introduction:The Board's Role

Responsibility 1:Determine Mission and Purpose

Responsibility 2:Hire the Chief Executive

Responsibility 3:Support and Evaluate the Chief Executive

Responsibility 4:Ensure Effective Planning

Responsibility 5:Monitor and Strengthen Programs

Responsibility 6:Ensure Adequate Financial Resources

Responsibility 7:Protect Assets and Provide Financial Oversight

Responsibility 8:Build a Competent Board

Responsibility 9:Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity

Responsibility 10:Enhance Public Standing

Video: Ten Basic Responsibilities
of Nonprofit Boards

Introduction:
The Board's Role

Responsibility 1:
Determine Mission and Purpose

Responsibility 2:
Hire the Chief Executive

Responsibility 3:
Support and Evaluate the Chief Executive

Responsibility 4:
Ensure Effective Planning

Responsibility 5:
Monitor and Strengthen Programs

Responsibility 6:
Ensure Adequate Financial Resources

Responsibility 7:
Protect Assets and Provide Financial Oversight

Responsibility 8:
Build a Competent Board

Responsibility 9:
Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity

Responsibility 10:
Enhance Public Standing