Stop dealing with board members who show up once a year and act surprised when you ask them to fundraise.

This commitment letter creates clear, reciprocal expectations between your nonprofit and every board member before they join. It covers attendance, fundraising, fiduciary responsibility, advocacy, and strategic oversight.

Includes separate addendums for:

Chairperson/President
Vice Chairperson/Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
General Board Members

Each role gets specific responsibilities spelled out in writing. No more "I didn't know I was supposed to do that."

Built from real nonprofit governance experience at Excel Community Schools, not a generic legal template site.

Fully editable PDF. Customize the percentages, time commitments, and expectations to match your organization's reality.

Who This Is For:

Executive Directors tired of unengaged board members
Founders building their first board
Nonprofits restructuring after board drama
Anyone who needs board members to actually do something

What's Included:

Main commitment letter template
5 role-specific addendums
Signature pages for accountability

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