[header] How to write a nonprofit governing board statement [title] Describe the organization's purpose. [step] The purpose of the organization should be described in one or two sentences, absent of any jargon or language the average reader would not understand. The purpose of the organization is usually the reason it was established. 
For example, big brothers/big sisters of america was established to provide children with positive role models and the local animal shelter was established to provide for homeless animals. [title] Describe the population the organization will serve.