Nonprofit Characteristics Foundations Seek Before Making Grants

She provided the example of the United Way of York County, whose mission statement is "to inspire the people of York County to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors through financial generosity and volunteer commitment."

Board of directors
The Association of Fundraising Professionals defines a governing board of directors as people elected or appointed to establish policy, exercise fiscal responsibility and oversee management of an organization. So why do nonprofits have boards of directors?