ABSTRACT

This case study describes the complex relationships between nonprofit boards of directors and executive directors, especially when the executive director is the organization’s founder. The case takes the perspective of an MPA student, with limited professional experience, who is asked to serve on a board of a new nonprofit. It is an exciting opportunity; however, the student soon is overwhelmed as issues begin to arise in working with the organization’s founder. There are tensions between some board members and the founder regarding board roles, and questions arise around whether the nonprofit can survive. Teaching notes guide educators to broach topics including, but not limited to, board roles and responsibilities, nonprofit incorporation, performance measurement, board and executive director relationships, fiscal responsibility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

摘要

本案例研究描述了非营利董事会和执行董事之间的复杂关系，尤其是当执行董事是组织的创始人时。该案例从一名专业经验有限的 MPA 学生的角度出发，他被要求在一家新的非营利组织的董事会任职。这是一个令人兴奋的机会；但是，随着与组织创始人的合作开始出现问题，学生很快就不知所措。一些董事会成员和创始人之间在董事会角色方面存在紧张关系，并且出现了关于非营利组织能否生存的问题。教学笔记指导教育工作者探讨包括但不限于董事会角色和责任、非营利组织注册、绩效衡量、董事会和执行董事关系、财政责任和多样性等主题，