Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction of the organization. Board of directors are charged with providing oversight to ensure an organization's policies, strategic direction, financial solvency, and executive leadership support successful accomplishment of an organization's mission. Engaged board members who are effective in carrying out their duties and responsibilities can make a critical difference to the success of an organization. During this episode, Dr. Dwight Smith, General Counsel with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA and Ms. Sarah Lyman, Executive Director of Alliance Healthcare Foundation will share their experiences and discuss best practices for board governance; engagement; roles and responsibilities; board development; setting a strategic direction and making policy versus managing operations; and functioning as a high performing entity. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!