The article discusses the need for effective board leadership in a nonprofit organization. It offers the three-legged stool model for board recruitment, including search for eligible candidates, provision of conti...
Often, the passion for contributing to an important cause becomes a burden for board members who don’t first consider the time commitment of their new responsibilities. Nonprofits should develop awritten board member description, so new members know what to expect. It’s vital that nomineesbe re...
Nonprofit board members are called on to perform many responsibilities for the organizations they steward: strategic planning, fundraising and advocacy are just a few. But at the heart of a director’s myriad responsibilities is voting. Each director is in the role to have a voice, and every ...
DCM’s Nonprofit Board Member Training Courses Whether you're looking for training on board responsibilities and governance or best pract ... DCM’s 360 Leader Development Program To ensure that your organization runs smoothly and successfully, you'll need to focus on s ... ...
If the opportunity arises, it’s also a good idea to volunteer for a fundraising committee. Of course, doing this isn’t a guarantee you’ll get chosen to serve on the board. But fundraising is usually one of the biggest responsibilities of board members, so having the experience can only...
Board members view their responsibilities, especially fund raising, as associated with board diversity. Diversity issues focus on the involvement of groups that have not traditionally been involved, including low-income persons, clients, ethnic minorities, and inexperienced board members. Diversity is ...
Board Officers: Here you lay out the roles themselves (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, etc.) and the board’s responsibilities. Committees: If you choose to have committees, include information about what they do, when they should meet, the number of members involved, and any...
Defining the Role of the Board. Boards That Work: The Structure of the Work. Boards That Work: The Substance of the Work. Building Productivity through Board Culture. A Working Partnership: The Executive Director and the Board. Saying Yes Twice: Engaging the Individual Board Member. Fine-...
Engage by cultivating talent:The nonprofit board has several responsibilities in regard to talent. First, it must engage and then evaluate the CEO. This is a complex duty because the vast majority of the board members are not full-time employees and many have only tangential attachments to the...
Your nonprofit's board of directors has a legal duty to operate in accordance with the organization's bylaws. The bylaws should detail the composition of the board, how long each director can hold the position, the board's role and responsibilities, as well as the way to remove a director...