Boards, nonprofit leaders play critical roles in crisis response | Synapse
March 18, 2026
Boards, nonprofit leaders play critical roles in crisis response
Key Points
This research focuses on the importance of nonprofit boards in effectively responding to crises.
Analysis of board responsibilities
Interviews with nonprofit leaders
Review of crisis response strategies
Nonprofit boards often neglect crisis response responsibilities
Effective crisis management leads to better organizational resilience
Engaged leadership during crises improves overall outcomes
Abstract
Nonprofit boards have a lot of duties and responsibilities to stay on top of, but one that often gets pushed to the back burner is crisis response—and that's much to their peril, experts say.