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Board Development Recruiting an Effective Board

Board Development Recruiting an Effective Board. Joey Wallace RESNA/NATTAP December 11, 2007. Board Development is a Moving Target. Your Board is your Board We are all in a different place and phase: (Start up, operational, growth)

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Board Development Recruiting an Effective Board

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  1. Board DevelopmentRecruiting an Effective Board Joey Wallace RESNA/NATTAPDecember 11, 2007

  2. Board Development is a Moving Target • Your Board is your Board • We are all in a different place and phase: (Start up, operational, growth) • Try to pick the priorities and areas most relevant and return with several objectives to work on

  3. Governing Boards are: fv Required by statute to discharge legal and ethical responsibilities that cannot be delegated Typically governing incorporated entities Made up of members legally charged with responsibility Accountable to multiple stakeholders including the public interest Decision making bodies Advisory Committees are: Established by government or by an organization Typically subgroups of incorporated entities, reporting to governing boards or CEO Made up of members who typically serve as advisors to supplement work of board, staff or others Made up of members who are accountable to the organization they advise, external agencies that authorize the Committee, or other parties as specified Advisory bodies Board/Committee Comparison

  4. What are our Program Strengths to recruit Potential Board Members? • Clear mission • Specific target population • Statewide outreach • Little competition • Few if any Board requirements (membership, tenure, etc.)

  5. What are our program barriers? • Limited funds • Invisible clientele • Program Restraints • Low Visibility

  6. Recruitment How can a Board member influence these barriers? What expectations should we hold for Board members?

  7. Key functions that influence short and long term Board performance? Disability representation Fundraising capacity Marketing expertise Legal perspectives Legislative influence Accounting/Audit awareness Vendor contacts

  8. Define a “Dream Team” Pursue with deliberation people who share the organization’s: • Motivations • Values • Experiences • Skills to help the organization reach the desired level of excellence

  9. Board Member Profile Desired Characteristics Current Members Prospective Members All Members should have:

  10. Board Recruitment • Define the job • Agree on the profile of the future Board • Develop qualifications for serving • Adopt a plan to identify and nurture future prospects .

  11. Homework Challenge each Board member to come up with 3 personal indicators of success for your Board.

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