Board committees and advisory committees are common structures that boards establish to better manage the foundation.
Board committees comprise board members and can make certain decisions on behalf of the full board.
Advisory committees often include non-board members, although at least one board member should be involved too. Advisory committees exist to provide recommendations; they cannot make decisions or act on behalf of the board.
Keep reading our resource on Board Committees and Advisory Committees.
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