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The fiduciary duty of a non-profit board of directors and committee members refers to the legal and ethical responsibilities they have in overseeing the organization's operations and ensuring it aligns with its mission. Their fiduciary duties typically fall into three key categories:

1. Duty of Care: Board members must act with diligence and care when making decisions on behalf of the organization. They are expected to stay informed, attend meetings, and make thoughtful decisions in the best interest of the non-profit.
2. Duty of Loyalty: Board members must prioritize the non-profit's interests above their own personal or professional interests. They should avoid conflicts of interest and act solely for the benefit of the organization.
3. Duty of Obedience: Board members must ensure the non-profit adheres to its mission, complies with laws and regulations, and stays true to its founding purpose.

duty of loyalty, one of the core fiduciary duties. Board members are expected to prioritize the mission and best interests of the non-profit above personal, professional, or outside interests. Their decisions and actions should always reflect a commitment to advancing the organization’s purpose.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Any person or entity with a fiduciary duty who fails to uphold, or fails to act responsibly in fulfilling, his duties, obligations, and responsibilities as fiduciary, has breached his fiduciary duty. Generally, the law requires the fiduciary to restore or repay any losses resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty, and the court may order other remedies, such as additional financial sanctions, and the award of attorney’s fees. The courts in the United States have heard, over the years, many matters involving breach of fiduciary duty.

Volunteer

At its core, being a volunteer is about offering time, energy, and skills freely to help others or contribute to a cause, without expecting payment in return. It's an act of generosity and community spirit. Ideally, a volunteer takes on responsibilities they’ve agreed to, follows through with those commitments, and acts in a way that respects the goals and needs of the organization or person they’re helping.In your situation with the webmaster, it sounds like they didn't uphold their end of the deal as a volunteer. That can be frustrating, especially when you’re relying on their contribution. Volunteers are meant to ease burdens, not add to them! If this is something you’re navigating with others in the future, setting clear expectations upfront might help avoid similar issues.