As a board chairman, there will be times where you are responsible for handling difficult projects. The interviewer wants to know how well you handle these situations. Describe a difficult project that you overcame. If you have an example related to the duties outlined in the job description, it is good to use that one. In your response, provide details of the project, the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the outcome. Be sure to share how your efforts resulted in a positive impact.

"In my previous role as a non-profit director, I faced a difficult challenge related to our budget. We were faced with a financial shortage that caused us to evaluate whether or not we would have the resources to fulfill our mission. With the help of my leadership team, we were able to identify areas where we could reduce funding while still operating successfully. The result was minimal impact to our staffing and operations, and we were able to revisit the areas where we cut costs once we received additional funding."