Bored with Board Development? Five Ways to Engage Your Board (June 22, 2016)
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The document outlines strategies for enhancing engagement in nonprofit board development, emphasizing the importance of board orientation, assessment, succession planning, fundraising roles, and the relationship between the board and executive director. It includes a detailed agenda for a session designed to improve board member relationships and effectiveness. Tips for engagement highlight that board members are volunteers who need support and acknowledgment of their contributions.
Bored with Board Development? Five Ways to Engage Your Board (June 22, 2016)
- 1. Bored with Nonprofit Board Development? Five ways to Engage Your Board Lisa C. Burford, MNO - LCB Consulting, LLC (202) 271-4654 / [email protected] / www..LCB-Consulting.org
- 2. Session Objectives ďźLearn what leads to positive nonprofit leader and volunteer board member working relationships. ďźUnderstand the importance of board orientation, assessment, planning, fund raising, and future casting for succession. ďźIncrease knowledge and awareness regarding jumpstarting board activity. 2
- 3. Agenda ⢠9:00 AM Registration, breakfast, & networking ⢠9:20 AM Welcome and Introductions ⢠9:40 AM Role of the Board ⢠9:50 AM Board Orientation ⢠10:15 AM Board Assessment ⢠10:25 AM Succession Planning ⢠10:40 AM Fundraising ⢠11:00 AM Board/ED relationship ⢠11:20 AM Q&A ⢠11:30 AM ADJOURN 3
- 4. Whoâs in the room? 1. Name 2. Organization 3. Biggest challenge your Board is facing right now 4
- 5. Lisa C. Burford, MNO 5
- 6. What is a Board supposed to do? 6
- 7. Role of the Board â˘Shape the organization's mission and purpose. â˘Monitor resources, programs, legal and ethical integrity â˘Improve organizationâs public standing â˘Lead an organizational and governance planning process â˘Ensure leadership and resources are stable 7
- 8. 5 activities to engage your board 1. Board Orientation 2. Board Assessment 3. Succession Planning 4. The Boardâs role in fundraising 5. The Board and Executive Director relationship 8
- 9. #1 Board Orientation How do you orient your Board? 9
- 10. #1 Board Orientation A. Roles and Responsibilities * See job description B. Officers * See roles C. Committees * See typical committees D. Board manual * See index E. Calendar * See sample 10
- 11. #2 Board Assessment When was your last Board assessment? 11
- 12. #2 Board Assessment ď§Facilitated discussion ď§Annual event ď§Report results ď§Develop strategy for improvements 12
- 13. #3 Succession Planning How many of you have a Succession Plan? 13
- 14. #3 Succession Planning ď§ Preparation for the inevitable departure of an organizational leader ď§ Needed for Board and Staff ď§ Who at your organization? ď§ An important risk management tool ď§ An administrative commitment ď§ Revisit regularly 14
- 15. #4 Role in Fundraising How do you involve your Board in fundraising? 15
- 16. #4 Role in Fundraising ď§ Ensure adequate resources: ď§ Make a significant personal contribution ď§ Draft, review, and or sign grants/appeals ď§ Host a fundraising event (Dinner, BBQ, yard sale) ď§ Provide names and addresses of potential donors ď§ Speak at events ď§ Be clear of expectations at the orientation ď§ Dollar contribution? ď§ Buy a table? ď§ Make phone calls? ď§ 3 Gâs 16
- 17. #5 Board/ED relationship How often does the ED and the Board Chair meet? 17
- 18. #5 Board/ED relationship ď§ Critical success factor ď§ Must be groomed; not innate ď§ Build rapport in the beginning ď§ Monthly meetings ď§ Bi-monthly reports ď§ Email or phone? ď§ Meet a few days before the Board meeting 18
- 19. Final Tips 1. Board members are people too 2. Board members are volunteers 3. Board members can be âfiredâ 4. Board members are giving of their âBâ time 5. Board members need to receive something in return 19
- 20. THANK YOU ! âBored with Nonprofit Board Development? Five ways to Engage Your Boardâ Lisa C. Burford, MNO - LCB Consulting, LLC (202) 271-4654 / [email protected] / www..LCB-Consulting.org