Recommended Titles and Treatises

Non-profits

Legal responsibilities of nonprofit boards

by Bruce R. Hopkins. BoardSource. 2003.
36 pages. Updated by new edition.

This publication provides guidance on the legal duties of the board and board members of nonprofit organizations. It includes chapters on the legal context in which the board operates, managing legal liability, and understanding the framework through which its organizations functions. Each chapter includes a section on questions the board should ask and highlights key phrases and important concepts. The text also includes a primer of useful legal terms and a list of suggested resources.