This article, “The New Work of the Nonprofit Board” is similar to this week’s readings, as it discusses the conventional role of the board and the executives within a nonprofit and the types of changes that could be implemented to ensure the organization’s success. The author of this article calls these changes, the “new work”. “New work” refers to providing a result that matters. The author suggests that governance by the board is often ineffective, and that by utilizing the efforts of skilled individuals within the organization can advance its mission. The approach focuses on identifying the goal of the nonprofit and engaging other stakeholders and industry experts to determine the critical issues and the best solutions.