Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s health, success and sustainability than an effective board of directors. Your board can make or break your nonprofit’s success. Recruiting, building, managing and engaging a leadership team made up solely of volunteers is one of the most ambitious, delicate and daunting responsibilities a CEO or Executive Director will have.
To successfully manage your board you want to do three things:
- Communicate by telling your board members exactly what is expected of them.
- Empower them by giving them the tools to lead effectively.
- Appreciate them and make sure they know they’re making an impact.
The foundation for a great board begins with clear expectations of board service. You wouldn’t accept a job with knowing what the job description was. Your board needs the same! The best way to set your board members up for success is to provide a robust board contract that details the expectations of service from giving, to volunteering, to attending events.
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Source: Makeover My Board by Rachel Muir
www.rachelmuir.com
RACHEL@RACHELMUIR.COM