Board Chair Job Description Template for Nonprofits

As a vital leader of the Board, the Chair is the presiding officer, manager and coordinator of the Board’s overall activities. Most importantly, the Chair provides leadership and inspiration to their fellow Board members; works to increase Board effectiveness related to both governance and strategy; ensures the efficient and effective management of Board operations; and promotes a constructive partnership among the Board, the Board-level committees, the Chief Executive Officer or Executive Director and Senior Management.