In this video, Marie explains various "types" of Board of Directors. Some Boards are "Managing Boards", some are "Governing Boards" and some are considered "Active Boards". Most nonprofits assume that a "working" board simply means that individuals on the board are "active". This blog will clear up common misconceptions about working and governing boards!

0:58 Most people think a 'working board' means board members are helping raise money
1:11 Working Board vs Governing Board
1:20 Founding Board of Directors haven't yet hired staff. They are fulfilling daytoday operations of the nonprofit and would be considered a "working" board.
2:15 Governing Boards have hired staff and provide oversight more than daytoday operations.
2:58 An Active Board can be a "working" board or a "governing" board.
3:05 Three Fiduciary Duties: Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Obedience
4:15 Inactive Board
4:30 An Active Board works to make sure the organization has the resources it needs to fulfill the mission

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