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Building A Good Board

Building A Good Board. Co-Presenters Arts & Business Council of New York The Junior League of New York City (NYJL) VCG boardnetUSA. Agenda & Goals. Introductions & Quiz: Who’s here? Identifying Board Candidates Fran Smyth, Arts & Business Council

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Building A Good Board

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  1. Building A Good Board

  2. Co-Presenters Arts & Business Council of New York The Junior League of New York City (NYJL) VCG boardnetUSA

  3. Agenda & Goals Introductions & Quiz: Who’s here? Identifying Board Candidates Fran Smyth, Arts & Business Council Training Your Volunteers About Board Service Christine Drinan, NYJL Matching Board Candidates & Boards David LaGreca, VCG boardnetUSA Continued Training for Your Board Christine Drinan, Sandra Eberhard, Gena Lovett, Fran Smyth David LaGreca, Moderator Q & A

  4. Identifying Board Candidates

  5. Identifying Board CandidatesBuilding A Good Board Overall Board Composition Board Inventory – by skills Members with special claims on board membership – descendants of founders for example Diversity of backgrounds and views How many members?

  6. Identifying Board CandidatesBuilding A Good Board Overall Board Composition Board Inventory – by skills Members with special claims on board membership – descendants of founders for example Diversity of backgrounds and views How many members?

  7. Identifying Board CandidatesCharacteristics Above all devotion to the cause Prudence Enthusiasm and energy Respect for others Honesty Flexibility but strength of conviction

  8. Identifying Board CandidatesWhere to find Board Candidates Personal recommendations Your supporter pool including corporate funders Local organizations with board programs Web sites

  9. Identifying Board CandidatesHow to Approach Candidates Begin with the key decisions Create an information packet Assemble a candidate pool Obtain resumes/other background information Hold small cultivation events – preferably hosted by board members Consider having candidates serve on board committees prior to being asked to join Pace your growth – make certain each new member has an experienced board member as a mentor Thank each candidate whatever you decide Ancillary boards – advisory, junior – can be very useful

  10. Training Your Volunteers About Board Service

  11. Training Your Volunteers about Board Service Governance – Six Major Roles and Responsibilities - Strategic Planning - Financial Management and Oversight - Legal Responsibilities - Positioning in the Community - Board Development - Board and Executive Director Team

  12. Training Your Volunteers about Board Service Strategic Planning - Strategic Audit - Vision - Mission Statement - Policies - Goals - Objectives/outcomes - Plan of action - Evaluation

  13. Training Your Volunteers about Board Service Fundraising -Why the Board needs to be involved - Types of Fundraising; Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, Major Gifts, Events - Sources of support: Foundations, Government, Individual Giving, Events - Successful Solicitation

  14. Training Your Volunteers about Board Service Financial Management & Oversight - Responsibility - Monitoring Results - Understanding Financial Statements - Understanding the Auditor’s Report and Management Letter - Key questions to ask

  15. Training Your Volunteers about Board Service Board Development - Protocol and Etiquette - Parliamentary Procedure - Robert’s Rules - Culture

  16. Training Your Volunteers about Board Service Executive Director, Staff and Board Relationship - Job Description and Expectation of the Executive Director - Job Description of the Chairman of the Board - Role of the Board - Interaction

  17. Matching Board Candidates & Boards

  18. Matching Board Candidates & BoardsYour board as a “brain trust” Your board is a diverse collection of expertise & experience—determined by What “business” your are in Where you are headed: Short term — 1-2 years Long term — 3-5 years Not a static (“this is what we need”) for all time Changing, dynamic based on your assessment of the future.

  19. Matching Board Candidates & BoardsIn your community—where? Largest employers Read the local business news in the press Leadership Programs (Leadership Portland, Leadership RI, etc.) Community Foundations & United Ways Civic groups (from Lions to Junior League) Professional Associations (Black BMA Association, Society of CPA’s, etc.)

  20. Matching Board Candidates & Boards An online tool www.boardnetUSA.org

  21. Matching Board Candidates & Boards Using boardnetUSA

  22. Matching Board Candidates & Boards Learn About Serving on a Board

  23. Matching Board Candidates & Boards Complete Your Own Profile

  24. Matching Board Candidates & Boards 3 Quick & Easy Search Tools

  25. Matching Board Candidates & Boards Search by Name/Zip Code

  26. Matching Board Candidates & Boards Search by Distance/Zip Code

  27. Matching Board Candidates & Boards Board Opening Descriptions

  28. Matching Board Candidates & Boards Recommended Matches

  29. Matching Board Candidates & Boards My Boards – Email Management Send and Receive Messages from Nonprofit Boards

  30. www.boardnetUSA.org To experience the site, use: Candidate SideNonprofit Side User ID: sample 1 demo-np Password: candemo1 demoacct1

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