1. Joys & Rewards of Serving on a Nonprofit Board
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Joys & Rewards of Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Natasha Davis
Natasha Davis, MPA
QENO Program Coordinator
Public & International Affairs | UNCW
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2. Purpose of a Nonprofit Board
The board is the legal guardian of the organization and is responsible for the organization’s current and future welfare.
Governance – To govern is to steer, to control, and to influence or persuade from a position of authority.

3. Individual Board Members’ Legal Responsibilities
Business Judgment Rule: Nonprofit board members who exercise “good faith judgment” are generally protected from liability to organization and its members, if…
Duty of care – “pay attention”
Duty of loyalty – “the organization comes first”
Duty of obedience – “obey the laws”

4. Duty of Care Attending board meetings Reading board meeting materials
Understanding reports
ASKING QUESTIONS!!!!!!

5. Duty of Loyalty Avoiding conflict of interest
Putting the organization’s best interest first

6. Duty of Obedience Follow the articles of incorporation & bylaws
Follow all local, state, and federal laws
Maintain IRS compliance

7. What Questions Should I Ask Before Joining A Board?
What is your mission?
What is expected of board members?
Can I see:
Latest audit report INCLUDING mgt letter or internal control letter
Last year of board meeting minutes
Board of director listing
Current year budget to actual

8. www.uncw.edu/QENO www.facebook.com/QENO1
Nonprofit Workshops
AmeriCorp VISTA Program
Executive Director Roundtables
Lunch & Learn Series
Weekly Newsletter
Consulting/ Coaching
Student Applied Learning Projects
Natasha Davis, MPA
Program Coordinator
UNCW Dept. of Public & International Affairs
Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg, Office 110 H
Dr. Jeffrey Brudney, PhD
Academic Director
and
Betty & Dan Cameron Family Distinguished Professor for Innovation in the Nonprofit Sector
UNCW Dept. of Public & International Affairs