One of the unique aspects of nonprofit organizations is that they are governed by volunteer boards of directors or trustees. Along with having a working relationship with administrators, it is important to the effective operation of a nonprofit organization for the board members to be diverse, be ethical, and possess the skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of nonprofit boards.

Please respond to the following:

• What skills would you look for when creating a board of directors? Why?
• What specific things would you look for when creating a diverse board of directors? Why?
• Why is it important for the board of directors to represent the populations that the organization represents?
• How would you ensure that the board represents the organization and the populations it serves?