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Are you asking the right questions?
Is serving on a nonprofit board right for you? Do you understand what will be expected of you and what your role will be within the organization? Before joining a board, take a look at these key questions to determine if board service is the right way for you to show your commitment to a cause or an organization.
The Face of Nonprofit Boards: A Network Problem
Tivoni Devor responds to data from Leading with Intent regarding board diversity – or lack thereof. How can boards improve their recruiting efforts? Why is it important to diversify your board? Read this Nonprofit Quarterly article to find out.
Are you providing your new board members with the tools they need to succeed? According to Giving More Than Money, a 2015 collaborative study between Wells Fargo Philanthropic Servicesand BoardSource, nearly half of board members surveyed think that their board does not have a strong orientation program. This orientation checklist provides a list of important information and materials you should share with incoming board members to ensure they are prepared for board service.
February 22 2:00–3:00pm ET Members: $0 Nonmembers: $75
Webinar 201 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
Webinar 101 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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