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Board Member Recruitment
Board Member Orientation
Board Development
What components are needed for an effective board of directors?
Analyze strategic plan and goals of the organization.
Nominating/Governance Committee usually responsible for selecting and nominating individuals.
Committee needs to be certain that nominations are impartial, there is a respect for diversity and the nominees are representative of the community.
How Should Recruitment Begin?
Used to determine current makeup of the board.
Helps to address needs and gaps that will lead to a diverse board.
Used by the nominating/governance committee to identify needs, which will help towards the development of a recruitment plan.
Board Matrix Worksheet
Job Description All prospective member should be given a
job description when they are considering becoming a member of a board.
One to two pages.
Outline mission and vision of the agency.
Outline the basic expectations and responsibilities for the board position.
Duty of care – participate actively and use best judgment
Duty of loyalty – when acting on behalf of the organization, the organization comes first
Duty of obedience – board members bear legal responsibility for organization
Three standards when serving on a board
Comprehensive
Organization’s structure
Mission and Goals
History
Operations
Financial Status
Calendar of Events
Staffing
Other Relevant Activities
Determined by the Agency
Executive Director should review this notebook with the new board member.
Comprehensive vs. Minimal
Cover page/Suggested Content
Orientation Notebook