BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) provides answers to a range of common questions about nonprofit boards. Areas covered include: Board Composition and Structure, Board Development, Board Member Responsibilities, Board Meetings, Financial Issues, Fund-raising, and Legal Liability Issues.
BoardSource provides an overview of the function and role of a nonprofit board, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions.
The Free Management Library provides typical job descriptions for members of a nonprofit board.