Building the Board Bench (Colorado Nonprofit Association Fall Conference)
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Session provided on board recruitment for the Colorado Nonprofit Association Fall Conference.
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Building the Board Bench (Colorado Nonprofit Association Fall Conference)
- 1. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance BUILDING THE BENCH BOARD RECRUITMENT & RETENTION Colorado Nonprofit Association Fall Conference 2015 Emily Davis, MNM, CGT October 30, 2015
- 2. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance TURN ON YOUR TECH @AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15
- 4. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance A LITTLE ABOUT YOU… 30 seconds or less Name & Organization 1 Question for Today 1 Recruitment Challenge
- 5. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance WHO HAS… q A defined recruitment process? q A regular recruitment schedule? q A governance and/or nominating committee leading the process? q The ED/CEO leading the process?
- 7. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Set organizational direction Provide oversight Ensure necessary resources
- 8. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance 1. Determine mission & purpose 2. Select the chief executive 3. Support & evaluate the chief executive 4. Ensure effective planning 5. Monitor & strengthen programs & services 6. Ensure adequate financial resources 7. Protect assets & provide financial oversight 8. Build a competent board 9. Ensure legal & ethical integrity 10. Enhance the organization’s public standing 10 BASIC BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
- 9. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance RECRUITMENT Great board member retention begins with a great recruitment process!
- 10. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance • Passion for mission • Organizational lifecycle stage • How many boards will you sit on? • Board terms • Type of board • Board size, demographics • Financial support • Clarity of expectations PERSONAL PLANNING
- 11. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance • Current volunteer activities • Colleagues • Organization & networking events • Professional associations/Alumni groups • Volunteer Match • Metro Volunteers • LinkedIn • Emily Davis Consulting WHERE DO YOU FIND OPPORTUNITIES?
- 12. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance WHERE DO YOU FIND CANDIDATES?
- 15. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance TIMELINE • Review docs & past recruitment • Design self-eval Month 1 • Conduct self-eval & demo matrix • Design application, interview questions & outreach messaging Month 2 • Add to website • Share with networks Month 3 • Schedule & conduct interviews • Invite to board meeting Month 4 • Host at board meeting • Make recommendations Month 5 • Inform candidates • Schedule orientation • Intro board buddies Month 6 • Debrief process • Gather feedback Month 7
- 16. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance STEP BY STEP Evaluation Application Expectations Outreach Vetting Candidate Approval Wrap Up Debrief
- 22. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU How does this serve the mission? Does it fit our strategic goals? What’s our capacity? What does success look like? Keep it high level!
- 23. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance Generative Fiduciary Governance as Leadership Strategic WHY are we going to do it? HOW are we going to do it? WHAT are we going to do? § Scanning your external environment § Comparative advantage § Strategic plans § Confronting challenges in traditions & values § What matters most to us? § What does this mean to us? § Framing the right issue § Tangible § Operations § Legal § Results § Resources § High performing boards address all three § Great boards know the differences § Fundraising in all three
- 24. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Trainings Associa,ons Practice leadership
- 25. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance CONFLICT MANAGEMENT • Don’t be afraid of conflict! • What is the process for conflict resolution? • Don’t take it personally • What is best for the mission? • How will you demonstrate excellent leadership?
- 26. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance WHAT MAKES ‘EM TICK • Always YES • Wants to help everyone & everything • Caution! OVER-COMMITTED • Needs lots to stay engaged • Don’t let them sit around BUSY, BUSY, BUSY • Verbal & print • Use titles & acknowledg ment LIKES RECOGNITION • Stays focused & on track • Great for events • May get discouraged by others’ lack of support ORGANIZER • Lots of ideas for improvement • Pair with an Organizer to keep things moving CREATIVE *Abigail Harmon
- 30. /emilydavisconsulting /AskEmilyD @CO_Nonprofits #fallconf15 #governance Emily Davis, MNM Emily Davis Consulting (720) 515-0581 emily@emilydavisconsulting.com emilydavisconsulting.com