Your R+S Covering the Year's Most Popular Resources
From all of us at BoardSource, we'd like to wish you all a happy holiday season. We’ve made a list of top BoardSource resources for you to check out to ensure you close out this year-end with the best board practices and efficiencies, setting you up for success in the new year. From key recruitment steps to ongoing committee operations, discover ways to further your nonprofit mission through board roles, responsibilities, and respect.
In this issue:
Checklist of Board Roles and Responsibilities
Recruiting for Board Diversity — Without Disrespecting People of Color
Nonprofit Board Orientation Checklist
Elements of a Strategic Plan
Checking All The Boxes
Do you ever wonder if your board meets all the necessary role requirements and responsibilities? Download this checklist, broken out by key areas, to identify strengths and opportunities for your organization. Additionally, incorporating this list into your orientation process creates a great discussion tool as new members begin onboarding.
As you work to build a more diverse board, it's essential to be considerate and well-informed about why diversity matters to your board. In this blog, read about valuable lessons learned from previous recruitment experiences and explore recommendations on finding a better way to recruit and retain leaders of color.
Orientation is a critical time for any new venture, including board service. Ensure your incoming members are set up for success from the start by using our Nonprofit Board Orientation Checklist. This checklist includes what materials to share with new board members, what to cover to set the general expectations of their new role, and an outline of the required information about the organization that will help them navigate their new position.
To work best as a team when you’re creating your organization’s strategic plan and your vision for the future, you must understand what role you play, and the roles given to others. Review BoardSource’s guide to managing this substantial group effort.
