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This Web site focuses on being a catalyst and resource to communities seeking to resolve the difficulties nonprofit boards face in filling their membership needs - as well as the perceived barriers confronting many people who are interested in serving as board members. It features the Board Member FYI with board members discussing issues such as African-American on an All-White Board, and Board Members Who Act Up.
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Have A Policy Promoting Pluralism and Diversity within the Organization's Board, Staff, and Constituencies
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Organizations vary widely in their ability to demonstrate pluralism and diversity. Every organization should establish a policy that is consistent with its mission statement and fosters inclusiveness such as an affirmative action program.
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Having a Board That is Not Representative
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Match the diversity of your board and staff to the diversity of the people in your community of supporters and clients.
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Electing a Board Member Because of Their Needed Skill Alone
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Elect board members because of both their needed skills and their interest in the organization, making sure that each board member is committed to the mission of the organization.
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This Web site seeks to provide executives and trustees the management and governance tools needed to define, assess and improve overall foundation performance to increase their positive impact on nonprofits and the people they serve. This site provides research and reports related to funder effectiveness. Key Terms: board development, board effectiveness, board evaluation, board management, board nomination, CEO performance evaluation, CEO selection, diversity, governance, governance models, orientation, principles, retention, revitalization, roles and responsibilities
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This course prepares users to demonstrate competent, passionate, accountable and ethical leadership within their organizations. The course involves good practice information combined with self reflection to result in a personalized approach to governance planning and implementation. Key Terms: board development, board management, CEO performance evaluation, governance, orientation, policies, retention, revitalization, roles and responsibilities, term limits
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Set Ambitious and Specific Goals
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Goals that are set high are excellent motivators and they can always be modified if they are found to be set too high - or too low.
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Have A Board Member Contract
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New board members should sign this document spelling out expectations; continuing members should review the document annually.
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This Web site features a variety of articles on board hints, recent research and good governance. A searchable bookstore with books on governance, recruitment, self-assessment and more is also included.
Preferred Practice:
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Have A Policy Promoting Pluralism and Diversity within the Organization's Board, Staff, and Constituencies
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Organizations vary widely in their ability to demonstrate pluralism and diversity. Every organization should establish a policy that is consistent with its mission statement and fosters inclusiveness such as an affirmative action program.
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Have No More than One Paid Staff Person Member
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Usually the only paid staff member is the chief staff officer and he/she shall not chair the board nor serve as treasurer.
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Recruit New Board Members Effectively
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Clarify the organization's expectations about Board members and fundraising up front and discuss how the prospective volunteer can get involved; do not assume the new Board member understands this role and do not assume he or she will just “get it.”
Pitfall:
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Having a Board That is Not Representative
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Match the diversity of your board and staff to the diversity of the people in your community of supporters and clients.
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Electing a Board Member Because of Their Needed Skill Alone
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Elect board members because of both their needed skills and their interest in the organization, making sure that each board member is committed to the mission of the organization.
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This is checklist a for Board Operations, Incorporation and Legal Issues, Governance, Recruitment, Retention and Renewal, Effective Meetings, Human Resources, and more. Key Terms: board management, board retention, board recruitment, communication, governance, meetings, organizational checklist, retention
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This manual focuses on organizational effectiveness through board governance. It includes exercises and tests to enhance understanding. Key Terms: board effectiveness, board development, board management, board nomination, CEO, 201, CEO performance evaluation, CEO roles, CEO selection, governance, orientation, retention, revitalization, youth board members
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