Chairperson, board of directors vs board member

The differences between chairpeople, board of directors and board members can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both a chairperson, board of directors and a board member. Additionally, a chairperson, board of directors has an average salary of $138,683, which is higher than the $70,751 average annual salary of a board member.

The top three skills for a chairperson, board of directors include financial statements, non-profit organization and policy development. The most important skills for a board member are non-profit organization, financial statements, and community outreach.

Chairperson, board of directors vs board member overview

	Chairperson, Board Of Directors	Board Member
Yearly salary	$138,683	$70,751
Hourly rate	$66.67	$34.01
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	1,649	7,581
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	52	52
Years of experience	-	-

Chairperson, board of directors vs board member salary

Chairpeople, board of directors and board members have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chairperson, Board Of Directors	Board Member
Average salary	$138,683	$70,751
Salary range	Between $48,000 And $393,000	Between $25,000 And $199,000
Highest paying City	Boston, MA	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Dentons	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between chairperson, board of directors and board member education

There are a few differences between a chairperson, board of directors and a board member in terms of educational background:

	Chairperson, Board Of Directors	Board Member
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Chairperson, board of directors vs board member demographics

Here are the differences between chairpeople, board of directors' and board members' demographics:

	Chairperson, Board Of Directors	Board Member
Average age	52	52
Gender ratio	Male, 62.0% Female, 38.0%	Male, 46.3% Female, 53.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 7.5% White, 76.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 7.6% White, 76.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between chairperson, board of directors and board member duties and responsibilities

Chairperson, board of directors example responsibilities.

Manage all accounting functions including those necessary for budgeting, financial analysis, property management and payroll for a non-profit.
Work with local and national alumni chapter to coordinate expansion.
Maintain update all web communications, including website and Facebook page.
Monitor payroll, labor and productivity, minimize overtime from> 90 hours to <11 per pay period.
Develop networking and social events for area alumni.
Board meetings, operational oversight, and maintenance when between caretakers

Board member example responsibilities.

Work with a team of 13 other members to manage, fill, and distribute THON merchandise orders.
Assist in selection of scholarship recipients through thoroughly reviewing candidates.
Organize events for community members to attend; operate community Facebook page.
Identify need of international scholarship for students requiring financial assistance for exchange experiences.
Encourage scholars and alumni to participate in hometown mentoring, volunteering, and community support.
Coordinate ambassador fellowship undergraduate and graduate students posting on Facebook and tweeting during the annual conference.

Chairperson, board of directors vs board member skills

Common chairperson, board of directors skills

Financial Statements, 13%
Non-Profit Organization, 10%
Policy Development, 9%
Oversight, 6%
Strategic Plan, 6%
Executive Board, 4%

Common board member skills

Non-Profit Organization, 18%
Financial Statements, 17%
Community Outreach, 10%
Governance, 8%
Alumni, 5%
Plan Events, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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