Become a Highly Effective Nonprofit Board Chair in Seven Steps

Similarly, you will set the tone for legal compliance by your attention to tax filings, conflicts of interest, regulatory compliance and other legal requirements.

Step 5: The face
As chairman of the board, you are a public representative of the organization. You will be asked to represent the organization at public functions and before donors. You should become actively involved in fundraising and use every opportunity in your personal and professional life to promote the organization and its mission.