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Are you making the right match?

Advice when selecting from prospective board members: Be picky! Recruit board members strategically: Look for board members who meet multiple criteria Identify candidates that are a “fit” with both the skills and expertise you’re looking for, then assess the level of their commitment to your mission Have they volunteered with your organization? Are they a […]

What nonprofits should be able to articulate to prospective board members

Things that a nonprofit should be able to articulate to prospective board members: What are the strategic goals of the organization? What are the fund development goals that support the strategic goals? How are board members expected to participate in fund development efforts? Personal giving commitment (board giving program): is there a required annual minimum […]

Questions prospective board members should ask nonprofits

What Prospective Board Members should ask Nonprofit Organizations: What are your expectations for board members of this organization? What roles and responsibilities will I need to fulfill? Where is the organization in its life cycle? Is the organization’s founder still on the board? Is the board a working or governing board? What’s the relationship like […]

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