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The Ten Basic Responsibilities of Trustees of Nonprofit Boards

1. Determine the nonprofit's mission and purpose.

2. Select the chief executive.

3. Support the chief executive and assess his or her performance.

4. Ensure effective organizational planning.

5. Ensure adequate resources. 

6. Manage resources effectively.

7. Determine, monitor, and strengthen the nonprofit's programs and services.

8. Enhance the nonprofit's public standing.

9. Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability.

10. Recruit and orient new board members and assess board performance.

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