Nonprofit board members play an important role in the success and growth of your organization. They assist in establishing strategies and guidelines, as well as ensure that resources are available and oversee the operation. They are responsible for ensuring that the company is legally and ethically managed and abides by its missions.

Your board of directors for your nonprofit should consist of people who are committed to the cause, have the proper connections, and possess the required skills. It is usually easier to recruit board members within your personal network. But, if you don't have the expertise within your own organization, you can search for potential candidates on social media platforms, such as LinkedIn and volunteer recruitment websites.

The primary responsibilities of your nonprofit board include governance, policy, fundraising and supervision of the Executive Director/CEO. Based on the size and scope of your non-profit board committees can be created to tackle specific activities or projects. For instance the finance committee might focus on budgets and your legal committee could handle insurance policies.

One of the most important points to remember is that the most important duty of your board is to raise money to ensure the programs and services you provide can continue. To be able to fulfill this responsibility the board needs to be able to see the larger picture. They must also be able to make strategic decisions on how to move forward. A strong network is essential to help your board achieve this.