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Building the Board Bench (BoardSource Webinar)
The document outlines the key elements of nonprofit board recruitment and retention, emphasizing the importance of a structured recruitment process and ongoing engagement strategies. It highlights basic board responsibilities, effective candidate identification, and the significance of board culture and orientation. Additionally, it provides a timeline and step-by-step approach for evaluating and integrating new board members.
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- 1. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance BUILDING THEBENCH BOARD RECRUITMENT & RETENTION BoardSource February 22, 2016 Emily Davis, MNM President, Emily Davis Consulting BoardSource, Senior Governance Consultant
- 2. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance TURN ONYOUR TECH @BoardSource @AskEmilyD #governance
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- 4. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance LET’S GETSTARTED QUESTION? CHALLENGE!
- 5. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance POLL QUESTION:WHO HAS… qA defined recruitment process? qA regular recruitment calendar? qA governance and/or nominating committee leading the process? qThe ED/CEO leading the process?
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- 7. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #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
- 8. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance RECRUITMENT Great board member retention beginswith a great recruitment process!
- 9. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance Why do wejoin? What scares us? Why would we leave? Why do we stay?
- 10. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance • Passionfor mission • Organizational lifecycle stage • How many boards will you sit on? • Board terms • Type of board • Board size, demographics • Financial support • Clarity of expectations PERSONAL PLANNING
- 11. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance WHERE DOYOU FIND CANDIDATES?
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- 14. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance TIMELINE • Reviewdocs & past recruitment • Design self-eval Month 1 • Conduct self-eval & demo matrix • Design application, interview questions & outreach messaging Month 2 • Add to website • Share with networks Month 3 • Schedule & conduct interviews • Invite to board meeting Month 4 • Host at board meeting • Make recommendations Month 5 •Inform candidates •Schedule orientation •Intro board buddies Month 6 • Debrief process • Gather feedback Month 7
- 15. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance STEP BYSTEP Evaluation Application Expectations Outreach Vetting Candidate Approval Wrap Up Debrief
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- 18. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #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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- 24. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance BOARD MEETINGTIPS Governance • Board reports • Strategic priorities/goals • Mission moments • Ask questions • Avoid micromanagement Facilitation • Consent agendas • Shared responsibilities • Giving accountability • Follow up Participants • Guests, Staff • CEO • Board members • Honor time
- 25. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance IT’S NOTABOUT YOU How does this serve the mission? Does it fit our strategic goals? What’s our capacity? What does success look like? Keep it high level!
- 26. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance COMMUNICATION “Change happensby listening and then starting a dialogue, with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.” - Dr. Jane Goodall
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- 30. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @BoardSource #nonprofit #governance Emily Davis,MNM Emily Davis Consulting (720) 515-0581 emily@emilydavisconsulting.com emilydavisconsulting.com