A nonprofit board consists of individuals who are committed to running the organization efficiently and effectively. They are accountable for a variety of tasks that include setting the strategy and direction of the organization, providing oversight, and establishing basic policies that support the integrity of your non-profit's reputation. It is essential to choose the best board members, train them on the role of a director of a non-profit and assist them with training for your board to ensure they can fulfill their core responsibility.

The most important role of the board is to establish long-term goals and goals, and to ensure that they are in line to the organization's mission as well as identity. The board should also be involved in the development of accountability and evaluation following goals are implemented.

Another essential role of a board is to ensure that your non-profit adheres to all regulations at the local, state and federal level. This can be anything from providing tax information to the state, renewing solicitation permits, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The board is also accountable for establishing basic policies that promote the integrity of the organization such as a whistleblower's policy and code of ethics. This is done with the help of staff and volunteers.

The board is also accountable for supporting the CEO or executive director and helping them carry their duties. This means that the board has to give feedback on an ongoing basis, and assist in make the annual plan.