1. Key points
" The BoardSource has been answering governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for more than a decade. The chapter two of "The Nonprofit Board Answer Book," ask some pertinent questions concerning the best size for a board, keeping the size of the board under control, the term limits of a board, and the suggested action steps for a board.
" In its answer, it emphasizes that: "No magic number guarantees board engagement, efficiency, and productivity. The answer depends on the organization's culture, the nature of its mission, the experience and expertise of board members, and the board work that must be accomplished" (BoardSource, p. 49).
" Experience has shown that the smaller the board, the easier it can be
" The BoardSource has been answering governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for more than a decade. The chapter two of "The Nonprofit Board Answer Book," ask some pertinent questions concerning the best size for a board, keeping the size of the board under control, the term limits of a board, and the suggested action steps for a board.
" In its answer, it emphasizes that: "No magic number guarantees board engagement, efficiency, and productivity. The answer depends on the organization's culture, the nature of its mission, the experience and expertise of board members, and the board work that must be accomplished" (BoardSource, p. 49).
" Experience has shown that the smaller the board, the easier it can be