Purpose of the Good Governance Guide

Donors and government oversight agencies increasingly hold boards of directors accountable for how nonprofits are governed. They demand assurance that the organizations are well governed, and effective and efficient service providers.

Nonprofit organizations achieve these goals if their boards of directors understand and accept their fiduciary roles as the governing body of the organizations they serve. Good boards ensure that organizations:

• are accountable to the community
• provide needed services
• adhere to rigorous ethical and professional standards

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