What are the benefits of serving on a nonprofit board?
An article that I recently read on www.boardsource.org addresses the topic of the various reasons why individuals serve on nonprofit boards. The Salvation Army is blessed with board members from all over the country who are committed to its mission. Many individuals, who currently serve on our National Advisory Board, have served on local Salvation Army boards.
According to www.boardsource.org, the following are some of the reasons why people join nonprofit boards.
- They know their skills are needed.
- A nonprofit is going to improve and will benefit from their contributions.
- There is a possibility to effect change in an organization.
- They will feel good by doing good.
- They enjoy collaborating with interesting people who have the same interests
and values. - They want to learn new skills.
- They enjoy being recognized for their efforts.
- They want to give back to the community.
- They have found a new reason to live productively.
- They want to have an impact.
- It can be fun.
Share your reasons why you serve on your Salvation Army board.
