No matter how you go about recruiting new board members, the chief executive has a role to play in the process. However, it is up to the board to determine what kind of role that is. This list of chief executive dos and don’ts will help.
Does your board have what it needs for the future?
The composition of your board has a lot to do with it how it approaches your organization’s future. Use this tool to outline the current mix of skills, demographics, and expertise on your board and to assist in identifying those you need to recruit for.
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What do you prioritize when recruiting new board members? The following Leading with Intent chart indicates how CEOs and board chairs rank the importance of key criteria during their recruitment processes.
As you can see, board chairs and CEOs generally agree on the most important criteria for board members: passion for mission followed by desired skills and professional occupation. Why does this matter? Because boards need to be strategic when it comes to recruiting. It's tools like the above matrix that help boards identify gaps and recruit for future needs. Are you surprised that demographics are ranked lower than most? We'll be covering more about the importance of board diversity in the coming weeks as it's a leading practice that boards need to commit to by developing written policies and practices.
February 22 2:00–3:00pm ET Members: $0 Nonmembers: $75
There are new strategies and vehicles for recruiting board members and concrete steps your organization can take to set the board, and your organization, up for success. Join us to learn more about how to leverage these innovative strategies as well as simple best practices.
February 24 2:00–3:00pm ET Members: $0 Nonmembers: $35
A balanced, engaged, and connected board is critical to any organization's long-term success. Make sure that you have the right people around your board table and that everyone is contributing to his or her maximum potential. It's an exciting challenge that can take an organization to the next level of growth, impact, and financial sustainability.
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