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board of trustees
A supervisory or administrative body that oversees the management of a foundation, university, museum, or similar public or nonprofit institution. It makes strategic decisions and monitors management.
Das Kuratorium der Stiftung hat über die Vergabe der Fördergelder entschieden.
The foundation's board of trustees decided on the allocation of the funding.
The word is related to 'der Kurator' (curator) and comes from the Latin 'curare' (to take care of, to look after). A 'Kuratorium' (board of trustees) is therefore a body that takes care of the affairs of an institution and supervises it.
Der Kurator des Museums ist auch Mitglied im Kuratorium.
The museum's curator is also a member of the board of trustees.
To express which institution the body belongs to, German usually uses the genitive or 'von' + dative. The people in it are the 'Mitglieder des Kuratoriums' (members of the board of trustees).
Das Kuratorium der Universität trifft sich zweimal im Jahr.
The university's board of trustees meets twice a year.
Common verbs that describe the activities of the 'Kuratorium' (board of trustees) are 'entscheiden' (to decide), 'tagen' (to meet), 'beraten' (to deliberate/advise), 'wählen' (to elect), and 'beschließen' (to resolve/decide).
Das Kuratorium tagt, um über den neuen Haushaltsplan zu beraten.
The board of trustees is meeting to discuss the new budget plan.
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'der Vorstand' and 'das Kuratorium' are both bodies within organizations. The important difference lies in their function. 'Der Vorstand' usually manages the day-to-day business and makes direct leadership decisions. 'Das Kuratorium' is more likely to supervise or guide an institution, for example a foundation, university, or museum. It monitors management and often decides on important fundamental issues. The words can be confused because both consist of several people and carry responsibility. When it is about day-to-day management, 'Vorstand' is usually appropriate. When it is about supervision, oversight, or a nonprofit institution, 'Kuratorium' is more likely to fit.
Das Kuratorium des Museums hat nach der Arbeit über die neue Ausstellung beraten.
After work, the museum's board of trustees discussed the new exhibition.
Der Vorstand plant zurzeit die nächste Mitgliederversammlung.
The board is currently planning the next members' meeting.