Nonprofit Executive Director vs. Board Chair Quiz

1. Who is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of a nonprofit organization?

   • A. Board Chair

   • B. Executive Director

   • C. Treasurer

   • D. Secretary

2. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the nonprofit board chair?

   • A. Setting the strategic vision for the organization

   • B. Overseeing daily staff operations

   • C. Presiding over board meetings and ensuring that the board fulfills its governance duties

   • D. Managing the nonprofit’s social media accounts

3. Who is responsible for hiring and evaluating the executive director?

   • A. The Board of Directors

   • B. The Executive Director

   • C. The Donors

   • D. The Board Chair alone

4. Which role is typically responsible for fundraising and external relations, including building relationships with donors and partners?

   • A. Executive Director

   • B. Board Chair

   • C. Treasurer

   • D. Board Secretary

5. What is the primary role of the board chair during board meetings?

   • A. Taking notes for meeting minutes

   • B. Ensuring the board focuses on governance and strategic oversight

   • C. Managing all aspects of program execution

   • D. Approving day-to-day financial transactions

6. Who is tasked with developing and implementing the nonprofit's programs and services?

   • A. Board Chair

   • B. Executive Director

   • C. Treasurer

   • D. Executive Committee

7. Who is responsible for monitoring the nonprofit's financial health and ensuring proper oversight?

   • A. Executive Director alone

   • B. Board Chair alone

   • C. The entire Board of Directors, with input from the Executive Director

   • D. Only the Treasurer

8. Who sets the agenda for board meetings and works with the executive director to prepare materials for the board?

   • A. The Secretary

   • B. The Executive Director alone

   • C. The Board Chair, in collaboration with the Executive Director

   • D. The Treasurer

9. Who is the public face of the organization, representing the nonprofit to the media, funders, and the community?

   • A. Executive Director

   • B. Board Chair

   • C. Treasurer

   • D. Both the Executive Director and Board Chair, depending on the context

10. What is the board chair’s role in relation to the executive director’s performance?

    • A. Micromanaging the executive director’s daily activities

    • B. Providing guidance, support, and conducting performance evaluations alongside the board

    • C. Handling all financial reporting for the executive director

    • D. Overseeing all programming decisions made by the executive director

Answer Key

1. B: Executive Director

2. C: Presiding over board meetings and ensuring that the board fulfills its governance duties

3. A: The Board of Directors

4. A: Executive Director

5. B: Ensuring the board focuses on governance and strategic oversight

6. B: Executive Director

7. C: The entire Board of Directors, with input from the Executive Director

8. C: The Board Chair, in collaboration with the Executive Director

9. D: Both the Executive Director and Board Chair, depending on the context

10. B: Providing guidance, support, and conducting performance evaluations alongside the board