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Nonprofit boards play a critical role in making sure that their organizations stay strong and healthy, especially during times of crisis.

BoardSource has been answering governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for more than 25 years. These are the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to nonprofits and the nonprofit sector in general.

BoardSource has been fielding governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for over 30 years. Here are the answers to those questions most frequently asked about board responsibilities and structures.

Basic board roles and responsibilities are the foundation for a successful board. BoardSource has designed this checklist so you can quickly remind yourself of your key responsibilities.