[header] How to choose a board of directors for a nonprofit [title] Choose how large your board will be. [step] Generally, state law will tell you the minimum number you can have, which is often three. However, you might want more. 
Experts suggest that boards of 13-17 directors are best, but your board should be appropriate to your size. [substeps] If you are just starting out and are very small, you might only want a few board members.