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Welcome to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Learning Center.

This area is dedicated to the role of the COO in nonprofit organizations. Learn more about the role, how to become a nonprofit COO, and how to connect with your COO peers.

Poll: Important COO Function

What is the most important role/function of your organization's COO?

Taking day-to-day, internal matters off the ED's plate
Coordinating functions, keeping the trains running on time
Serving as a successor to the ED
Serving as a thought partner to the ED
Translating the ED's vision into reality
My organization does not have a COO
Other

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Total votes: 104

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