I was involved with a non-profit with a low-eight-figure (USD) budget. The board members were chosen because they either had money or had influence over people

I was involved with a non-profit with a low-eight-figure (USD) budget. The board members were chosen because they either had money or had influence over people with money. In other words, busy people. Over the years the CEO reduced the amount of information that got to the board, in part by replacing competent staff with lackeys, and the reality of the organization diverged ever further from the stated objectives and value.