BoardEffect Brief: How E-governance Supports the “Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards”

BoardEffect Brief: How E-governance Supports the “Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards”

Ever since BoardSource® first published the Governance Series almost 20 years ago, nonprofit organizations have turned to these handbooks for practical guidance on integrating best practices into their boardrooms. The first book in the series – arguably the most popular – provides a list of the ten primary areas of the board’s responsibility, from determining the mission of the organization, to overseeing the work of the chief executive, to ensuring the organization’s health and viability.

While little about the list of responsibilities has changed in the past two decades, the tools available to help board members play their roles have greatly increased. With the advent of e-governance, board members now have access to powerful web-based software designed specifically to enhance governance. “Board portals” – the most comprehensive type of e-governance solution – offer board members a secure space where they can conduct their work. Using the “Ten Responsibilities” as a guide, this BoardEffect Brief provides examples of the ways e-governance can support the board’s primary functions...

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