Individual Board Member Responsibilities

Board members must realize they have personal expectations and responsibilities for their board service. The board makes decisions only as a collective team but its members have individual duties and tasks for which they are accountable. Board members are liable for their own actions.

What to do:

• Familiarize yourself about the mission, programs, and history of the organization
• Accept and complete assignments as agreed
• Come to meetings regularly — and come prepared
• Avoid conflict of interest — even in appearance
• Remain loyal to the organization
• Keep confidential information confidential
• Make a personal financial contribution

Additional references:

BoardSource

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits