In this episode, Olivia Cloer and nonprofit attorney Spencer Rehn walk through the three core legal duties that apply to every nonprofit board. You will learn how the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience work in real organisations, what state law expects from board members, and how your bylaws guide everyday decisions. The conversation explains why staying informed matters, how to manage conflicts of interest, and how to support healthy financial oversight.
With clear examples and straightforward explanations, this episode helps founders, board members, and nonprofit leaders identify common board governance mistakes and enhance their long-term operations.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing Spencer Rehn
01:40 - What legal duties apply to nonprofit boards
02:46 - What the duty of care requires
07:23 - How the duty of loyalty works
10:29 - What the duty of obedience means
12:29 - How boards avoid financial mistakes
15:11 - When a board should get legal guidance
17:30 - Best practices for strong nonprofit governance
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