The Ultimate Guide To Building A Dream Board

Step-by-Step Strategies for Finding and Selecting the Right Board Members for Your Organization and Building an Effective Nonprofit Board

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Chapter 1: Board Recruitment

A. Roles and Responsibilities for Board Recruitment

B. Identifying Your Board's Stage

C. Determining the Type of Board You Need

D. Understanding the Mission's Needs

Chapter 2: Preparing for Board Recruitment

A. Defining the Recruitment Process

B. Identifying the Target Audience

C. Characteristics of Effective Board Members

D. Creating a Board Recruitment Plan

E. Developing Recruitment Materials

Chapter 3: Recruiting Board Members

A. Networking and Outreach Strategies

B. Utilizing Social Media and Online Resources

C. Engaging with Current Board Members

D. Encouraging Referrals and Recommendations

E. Using LinkedIn for Nonprofit Board Recruitment

F. Building Relationships with Potential Board Memberse.

Chapter 4: Evaluating & Electing Board Members

A. Initial Evaluation and Conversation

B. Using a Board Recruitment Matrix Worksheet

C. Key Meeting Points with Candidates

D. Final Steps Before Nomination

E. Developing the Final Slate

F. Nominate and Elect New Board Members

G. Board Recruitment Matrix Worksheet

Chapter 5: Onboarding New Board Members

A. Orientation and Training

B. Defining Expectations and Responsibilities

C. Providing Resources and Support

D. Fostering Open Communication and Collaboration

E. The Board Orientation Binder

F. The Board Orientation Session

G. Board Management Software

Chapter 6: Evaluating and Maintaining the Board

A. Assessing Board Performance

B. Identifying Areas for Improvement

C. Encouraging Ongoing Engagement and Development

D. Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement

E. Board Evaluations: Comprehensive Self-Assessment For Effectiveness and Performance

F. Understanding the Purpose of Board Evaluations

G. Conducting a Board Evaluation: The Process

H. How Often Should Board Evaluations Be Conducted?

I. Embracing the Journey

J. Individual Board Member Performance Self-Evaluation

K. How to Use the Chart

L. Nonprofit Whole Board Evaluations

M. Instructions for Whole Board EvaluationN. How to Use the Evaluation Tool

Chapter 7: Board Training

A. The State of Training in Nonprofit Boards

B. Why Lack of Training is Detrimental

C. Where to Get Board Training

D. Implementing a Training Program

E. What is the Board Director Institute (BDI)?

F. The Benefits of BDI for Your New Board

G. Getting Started with Board Director Institute

Chapter 8: Board Portals

A What is a Board Portal?

B. Maximizing the Benefits of a Board Portal for Your New Board

C. The Benefits of a Board Portal for Your New Board

D. Getting Started with Your Board Portal

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