NONPROFIT

Nonprofit organization chart.

A nonprofit organization chart distinguishes the board’s governance role from the staff structure led by the executive director. It places program delivery, fundraising, finance and communications in separate functional areas so responsibilities are clear. Use it for orientation, board packets or planning a growing team. The exact reporting lines vary by organization, but the basic distinction between oversight and day-to-day management should remain visible. Add volunteers, committees or regional teams only when they have a stable relationship to the structure shown.

UPDATED 2026-09-24
EXAMPLENonprofit organization chart.
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

team-planning

Key decisions

  • Board oversight: Separate governance from staff leadership.
  • Program delivery: Group coordinators under the programs function.
  • Fundraising: Keep development distinct from communications.

When to reuse this

Use this chart to explain a simple nonprofit reporting structure.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why show the board at the top?01
The board provides governance oversight and appoints or oversees executive leadership.
What does a development director do?02
The role usually leads fundraising, donor relationships and grant development.
Where do program coordinators report?03
They commonly report through a programs director or manager.
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