The Governing Board: Key Responsibilities for Boards and Board Members

Orient your board members to their key roles and responsibilities with this concise coverage of their duties and the role they should play in advancing your organization's mission.This booklet, written by Nancy Axelrod, governance consultant and founding president of BoardSource, who herself has served on many governing and advisory boards, provides an overview of legal duties of the board and board members4 key overlapping roles3 characteriestics that distinguish great boardsa fresh look at a 4-sighted board10 tips for board membersDeveloped for the harried board member, this booklet will maximize both their training time and the time they serve on the board by helping them focus on strategic rather than operational matters.