I think the weirdest thing about non-profit boards is that people in general pay (in the form of donations) to be on them, as opposed to for profit boards where

I think the weirdest thing about non-profit boards is that people in general pay (in the form of donations) to be on them, as opposed to for profit boards where the money flows the opposite way. Much of the interaction between the board and management is designed to keep the donations coming, which can create a real conflict between good governance and financial stability.