The main differences are: Different purposes – In a corporate setting, the board of directors serve and are accountable to shareholders. A non-profit board serves the clients of the organizations, the organization's causes, and the organization's communities.

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A nonprofit board of directors is a group of individuals who are elected to govern and oversee the organization's operations. The board is responsible for setting the organization's mission, strategy, and goals, and ensuring that the organization operates in compliance with legal and ethical standards.