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title: Balancing Representation and Risk on NFP Boards
description: Mike Gonski on NFP director liability, stakeholder representation risks, and what actually works when board decisions go against your community
---

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# [Balancing Representation and Risk on NFP Boards](https://www.boardcycle.com/minutes-podcast/balancing-representation-and-risk-on-nfp-boards)

 Written by [Richard Conway](https://www.boardcycle.com/minutes-podcast/author/richard-conway) | Mar 7, 2026, 11:41:59 PM

 

 

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