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Nonprofit Board Board directors typically vote on the board

officers at the first meeting of the fiscal year.
Committee Structure Most nonprofit boards elect members to four
officer positions, including board chair, vice-
chair, secretary and treasurer. The roles, terms
and job descriptions should be outlined clearly
in the organization’s bylaws or by board policy.
Written by Lena Eisenstein Information about officer positions should always

Even when you have good people all around on a nonprofit board, the structure of the board and be in writing, in addition to always being stored in
committees is important to the health and sustainability of the operation. Well-chosen board officers the board management software system so that
enhance an existing good nonprofit board committee structure. Since much of a board’s work is it’s accessible to all board members .
done in committees, the structure of standing and ad hoc committees can make a big difference in
how much work the board can accomplish. Nonprofit Board Officer Descriptions and Duties

While an effective nonprofit board committee structure is essential to a board’s work, committee Each officer has specific duties and
members need a secure electronic platform where they can communicate and collaborate. responsibilities, and it’s important for each of
them to work together while staying in their own
Choose Board Officers Thoughtfully lane.

Something that’s important for nominating committees to consider when recruiting board The board chair or board president oversees the
candidates is making sure that every candidate can run a board meeting. Every board meeting work of the board, the senior management team
needs a capable board meeting facilitator.

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