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How Should a Nonprofit Board of Directors Be Structured?

Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance. In this article, BoardSource provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about board structure and organization.

Board Job Descriptions

These brief job descriptions from BoardSource share the basic responsibilities of various nonprofit board roles.

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