For some boards, additional clarity needed when it comes to board duty of obedience

Most nonprofit board members should be familiar with the fundamental fiduciary duties that their service requires. But while they might have a basic understanding and can list the three main fiduciary duties that apply—namely, duty of care, duty of loyalty and duty of obedience—the last one in particular might need additional explanation, experts say.

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Nonprofit Business Advisor
Published
2026-06-26
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https://doi.org/10.1002/nba.33190
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Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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For some boards, additional clarity needed when it comes to board duty of obedience

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For some boards, additional clarity needed when it comes to board duty of obedience

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Abstract

Most nonprofit board members should be familiar with the fundamental fiduciary duties that their service requires. But while they might have a basic understanding and can list the three main fiduciary duties that apply—namely, duty of care, duty of loyalty and duty of obedience—the last one in particular might need additional explanation, experts say.

Nonprofit Business AdvisorVol. 2026(442)
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