Ten basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards

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

Toward a better board

Appendix i, Individual board member responsibilities

Appendix ii, Illustrative self-assessment survey for

Individual board members.