It is a precarious time for the nonprofit sector. Economic uncertainty, political polarization, and growing public skepticism of institutions have created an atmosphere in which nonprofit organizations must operate under intensifying scrutiny and cynicism. Across the country, nonprofits are being asked to do more with less, to meet rising community needs while contending with dwindling funding sources, increasingly complex compliance obligations, and heightened expectations for transparency. The need for rigorous, responsible governance by nonprofit boards and their leaders has never been more acute. Venable’s Nonprofit Organizations Practice advises nonprofit boards of every size and type through this evolving landscape. In our experience, effective governance depends on a board’s ability to remain attentive to a few critical areas: understanding fiduciary duties, maintaining mission integrity, exercising appropriate oversight without stepping too far into micromanagement, and ensuring sound financial stewardship. In this article, we explore common challenges that nonprofit boards face today and offer examples of how Venable attorneys work with boards to strengthen compliance, clarify responsibilities, and build resilient governance frameworks.