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Building the Bench: Board Recruitment and Retention
The document outlines best practices for board recruitment and retention within nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the importance of a structured recruitment process. It details a step-by-step timeline for effective recruitment and evaluation, as well as highlights the responsibilities and cultural elements necessary for successful board management. Additionally, it touches on the significance of professional development and communication strategies to enhance board effectiveness.
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- 1. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance BUILDING THEBENCH BOARD RECRUITMENT & RETENTION Emily Davis, MNM, CGT Emily Davis Consulting July 10, 2014
- 2. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance Follow theconversation… @svpboulder @AskEmilyD #governance #nonprofit #leadership #philanthropy #Boulder TURN ON YOUR TECH
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- 4. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance 60 secondsor less Name, Org, Title Attended Boards with Brains? 1 question OR concern
- 5. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance WHO HAS… • A recruitment process? • A regular recruitment schedule? • A governance and/or nominating committee? • The ED/CEO leading the process?
- 6. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance 1. Determinemission & purpose 2. Select the chief executive 3. Support & evaluate the chief executive 4. Ensure effective planning 5. Monitor & strengthen programs & services 6. Ensure adequate financial resources 7. Protect assets & provide financial oversight 8. Build a competent board 9. Ensure legal & ethical integrity 10. Enhance the organization’s public standing 10 BASIC BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
- 7. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance RECRUITMENT Great board member retention beginswith a great recruitment process!
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- 9. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance STEP 1:TIMELINE Month 1 Review docs & past recruitment Design self-eval Month 2 Conduct self-eval & demo matrix Design application, interview questions & outreach messaging Month 3 Add to website & send to networks Month 4 Schedule & conduct interviews Invite to board meeting Month 5 Host at board meeting Make recommendations
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- 28. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Trainings Associa,ons Practice leadership
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- 30. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance WHAT MAKES‘EM TICK • Always YES • Wants to help everyone & everything • Caution! OVER-COMMITTED • Needs lots to stay engaged • Don’t let them sit around BUSY, BUSY, BUSY • Verbal & print • Use titles & acknowledg ment LIKES RECOGNITION • Stays focused & on track • Great for events • May get discouraged by others’ lack of support ORGANIZER • Lots of ideas for improvement • Pair with an Organizer to keep things moving CREATIVE *Abigail Harmon
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- 32. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance ARE YOUREADY TO ROCK? What is ONE thing you will take towards your board recruitment or retention practices?
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- 35. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @SVPBoulder #nonprofit #governance Emily Davis,MNM Emily Davis Consulting (720) 515-0581 emily@emilydavisconsulting.com emilydavisconsulting.com emilydavisconsulting.com/blog