Developing a highly active, energetic, responsible, and productive Board is the single most important element required for the long-term success of any nonprofit organization, including those in the arts sector. Mission, vision, standards of excellence, and fiscal sustainability all thrive through steady and dedicated leadership. In short, leadership either makes or breaks your organization.

Today, we're sharing insights on just a handful of things that it takes to attract and maintain an exceptional Board. We’ll also discuss some common pitfalls that organizations face when building their Boards and, most importantly, how to avoid them.