SCORE: Board Basics: A Blueprint for Successful Nonprofits

Whether you're launching a nonprofit or looking to strengthen your existing board, this essential webinar demystifies what it means to serve on a nonprofit board and how to do it well. Gain a clear understanding of the legal duties and operational standards that underpin good governance—from duty of care to transparency and recordkeeping. Explore how to define your organization’s identity through mission, vision, and values, and discover how to design a board structure that fosters accountability and performance. This webinar also breaks down board member responsibilities, recruitment, and effective committee formation to help ensure your organization operates strategically and sustainably.

What You Will Learn:

• The three core legal obligations of nonprofit board members.
• How to align mission, vision, and values for organizational clarity.
• Board design principles including structure, term limits, and self-assessment practices.
• Best practices for meetings, financial oversight, and fiduciary responsibility.
• How to build high-functioning committees and evaluate board performance.