GRAND RAPIDS — The ability of many nonprofits to successfully meet their missions can be directly tied to those who sit on their boards.

Two West Michigan-based general contractors are building a new $25 million senior care residential center in Punta Gorda, Fla. 

Cookies made by volunteers and residents of Degage Ministries are providing people with tasty treats and helping the organization access much-needed funding.

To date, nonprofit leaders have looked skeptically at the concept of compensating board members for their “volunteer” service.