This workshop walks your through the key tasks involved in choosing the "right person" to be on your non-profit's Board of Directors.
- Understand and Support the Mission of the Organization
- Review Policies and Procedures
- Hire and Fire ONLY the Executive Director (Do not micro-manage)
- Be the "Face of the Organization"
- People Who Make the Best Board Member
- Have a Passion for the Mission of the Organization
- Have Experience in Volunteering for an Organization(s)
- Are Not Looking to "Feather Their Resume"
- Interviewing Potential Board Members
- Questions to Ask
- Review References
- Present Board Manual
- Ask for Financial Support
- Term Limits and Attendance at Meetings
- Canvassing the Community for Board Members
- Name Recognition
- Financial Status
- Specific Skills (Lawyer, Accountant, CEO, etc)
- Application for Potential Board Members