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What Makes a Good Board Member?

What Makes a Good Board Member?

What Makes a Good Board Member? 1200 628 Jill Pioter

It’s important to know what is involved in being a good Board member.

BoardSource, considered the premier voice of nonprofit governance, notes that “While all effective Board members understand and meet their basic responsibilities, truly exceptional Board members do more. They go beyond the basics and pay attention to how they approach Board service. These six characteristics build on straightforward Board duties and focus on key traits of exceptional Board members.”

Click here to read the BoardSource article which explains each characteristic.

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