What is the Best Size for Your Board?

This article will help your board consider three main questions:

  • What are the advantages and limitations of large versus small boards?
  • What size will help us best accomplish our mission?
  • How do our colleagues approach this question?

Although board size varies significantly among different foundation types, this article speaks generally to all foundation boards—community, family, independent, public, and corporate.

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What is the Best Size for Your Board?

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With so many variables in play, is there an ideal size for foundation boards? Although board size varies significantly among different foundation types, this article speaks generally to all foundation boards—community, family, independent, public, and corporate.

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