Trustees' Governance Resources Guide

3. Relationships

For Trustees of Christian Science Nursing Organizations

Relationships With Key Personnel

The Board is responsible for hiring and overseeing the chief executive. The Executive Director/Administrator is responsible for managing staff and running day-to-day operations.

This article, “‘Let’s Work Together’ – The Sweet Sounds of a Board-CEO Partnership,” from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center outlines the division of labor between boards and chief executives, points out potential pitfalls in this relationship, and delivers constructive action items boards can take.
- Understand both the leadership and management requirements.
- Select the right candidate for the needs of your organization.
- Provide sufficient guidance and direction.
- Support the authority given to the executive director.