A board advisory member of a nonprofit serves as a valuable resource by offering specialized expertise, strategic guidance, and informed perspectives to the board. Unlike voting directors, advisory members do not hold voting rights and focus on providing support rather than making final decisions. They may help assess challenges, evaluate opportunities, and contribute fresh ideas on fundraising, programming, or organizational structure. By engaging in discussions, suggesting best practices, and sharing their professional networks, advisory members help strengthen the board’s capacity to serve the nonprofit’s mission, while remaining outside of the formal governance and decision-making processes.