“Serving can provide support for worthwhile organizations that transcends monetary contributions. An individual who volunteers time for such involvement will find the work rewarding and productive while connecting people who have common interests. A young person who serves on a not-for-profit board will gain valuable insight and experience in a governance environment.
Whether a person is called to work on the board of a church, charity, hospital, museum, private school, or golf club, there are some distinct pitfalls that the new trustee or board member should consider. Some of these pitfalls are similar to those that directors face when they serve on commercial company boards. It might surprise new board members that the complexity of philanthropic organization objectives and the breadth of many organizations’ constituencies often means that these board duties can be more challenging. People who volunteer to serve on a not-for-profit board should be alert to at least three potential difficulties”
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