WorksheetsGovernance
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
Who has a fiduciary duty in a nonprofit?
Volunteers
Executive director
Board of Trustees
Donors
What is the primary role of a board of trustees?
Marketing
Fundraising
Volunteer Management
Governance
Which role involves community representation?
Trustees
Donors
Executive director
Volunteers
Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of the board of trustees?
Hiring and evaluating the CEO
Managing daily operations
Approving the annual budget
Ensuring compliance with laws and regulation
When should financial oversight occur?
Annually
During crises
Regularly
At board retreats
Where do board members often participate?
Fundraising efforts
Policy development
Daily operations
Volunteer recruitment
Why is diversity important on a board?
It ensures the board looks good in public photos
To simplify decision-making
To meet legal requirements
It brings a variety of perspectives and reflects the community serve
What is the CEO’s role in relation to the board of trustees?
The CEO always serves as the board chair
The CEO hires and fires board members
Provide reports and implement the board’s strategic decisions
The CEO has no relationship with the board
Complete the sentence: Trustees must manage...
conflicts of interest
financial reports
volunteer schedules
community events
What is a key responsibility of the board?
Social media management
Daily management
Executive oversight
Hiring staff
Which document governs board operations?
Strategic plan
IRS Form 990
Annual report
Bylaws
Which of these is NOT a legal duty of a nonprofit board of trustees?
Duty of Loyalty
Duty of Obedience
Duty of Care
Duty of Fundraising
When should boards conduct self-assessments?
Only during crises
At the end of the year
Regularly
Only when required
What is essential for long-term sustainability?
Social media presence
Strategic planning
Daily operations
Short-term goals
What is a key aspect of board meetings?
Socializing
Decision-making
Fundraising only
Human Resources Management
Which is a responsibility of board members?
Daily management
Social media management
Ongoing education
Volunteer recruitment
Which is a focus of board committees?
Handling specific areas
Volunteer management
Social media strategy
Daily operations
What is the primary responsibility of the Board Chair (or President)?
Managing the organization’s social media
Leading board meetings and serving as the main liaison with the CEO
Writing program reports
Auditing the financial statements
What is typically the role of the Board Treasurer?
Hosting fundraising events
Taking meeting notes
Reviewing staff performance
Ensuring sound fiscal management, and presenting budgets to the board
What is one responsibility of the Board Secretary?
Supervising volunteers
Organizing donor outreach
Designing newsletters
Taking meeting minutes, ensuring proper documentation of board activities
