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The Cookie Committee aka Board Development. Frank W. Merrick Foundation Management Inc. 2932 NW 122 nd Street, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405)755-5571 fwmerrick@foundationmanagementinc.com. Orientation. Deliver the Board Book Tabs Agenda Minutes Financials Committee Reports
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The Cookie CommitteeakaBoard Development Frank W. Merrick Foundation Management Inc. 2932 NW 122nd Street, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405)755-5571 fwmerrick@foundationmanagementinc.com
Orientation Deliver the Board Book Tabs • Agenda • Minutes • Financials • Committee Reports • Committees • By-Laws • Miscellaneous • Meeting Dates • Mission/Value Statement
Tennis Shoe Tour If you own or rent a facility go take a look.
Committee Chair Presentation and Recruitment Time to explain the committee structure, committee job descriptions, meeting requirements, and recruitment for the new board members.
Count the Beans • Present your financials • The Good, The Bad, The Ugly • Review your 990
I Will! Board Commitment/Job Description and Board Biography • Develop a Job Description for every Board Member to sign • Attended • Giving • Committee Work • Fund Raising Requirements • Volunteer Requirements
CONCLUSION WITHAISTD
The Shalt’s and Shalt Not’s of Board Development Thou shalt honor thy Development Committee Thou shalt keep thy big mouth shut Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s Board position Thou shalt know who we are and where we are going Thou shalt not do this at the last minute Thou shalt not sell ourselves short Thou shalt orient Thou shalt celebrate Thou shalt evaluate Thou shalt not do it alone!
If you have a board member who is burned out, experiencing some personal or work challenges, or fell off the wagon, give them permission to step down. Some people just need permission to quit…they are taking up a board seat that could be filled by a great board member.
Conflicts of Interest You know that’s not right. • If you don’t have a policy, get one • If you are having a conflict, deal with it • Do not procrastinate Go Ahead!
Compare Actual Board Performance to Job Description • Be Kind • Be Honest • Be Understanding • Be Firm