How do I find the correct designations for a charity foundation?

Question

For example - I'm the person who is starting the foundation, therefore I'll be the..............., etc..

Answer 1

You will be the founder.

A nonprofit foundation has a board of directors -- all volunteers, people who usually provide at least some funding for the organization to start and are fiscally responsible for the organization. A foundation also has a staff, either paid or all volunteer; the head of this staff is hired by the board and reports to such.

Some founders join the board, but are, therefore, not involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization. Some founders are hired by the board to run the organization -- but this means that, if the board becomed displeased, they can fire this person, regardless of whether or not he or she founded the organization.

For more information on the structure of nonprofit foundations, see the Nonprofit FAQs

http://www.nonprofits.org