One of the legal obligations for board members is a duty of loyalty. One aspect of this duty expects board members to keep confidential issues confidential.
Every nonprofit needs operational guidelines for staff and the board. The purpose of the policies is to serve as a guide for actions and behavior and as a reference for ethical decision making.
Not every board needs an investment committee. If the organization has sizable assets, an endowment, and/or a planned giving program, it probably should form an investment committee.
Depending on the size of the organization and the provisions of the Bylaws and the laws of the state of incorporation, the Board of Directors may choose to create a Finance Committee. The Fin
Every nonprofit corporation needs a board. To be able to enjoy the various benefits of a nonprofit status, state laws require articles of incorporation designating a board that stands for the organization. The board is the accountable body that:
