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BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This guidebook provides analysis, strategy, and guidance on effectively managing a nonprofit board of directors. A high-performing board is a good indication of a healthy nonprofit. Alternatively, a low-performing board often creates inefficiencies within a nonprofit and a difficult work environment for staff members, board members, and volunteers. This guidebook provides information on managing a board and mitigating potential pitfalls and includes interactive activities staff and board members can utilize to create a more effective board.

In this guidebook you will learn...

  • How to build an effective board of directors for a nonprofit and steps to create a high-performing board of directors

  • Strategies for recruiting board members, how to train a board of directors for maximum impact and Board of directors roles and responsibilities

  • How to engage and retain board members, key skills for effective board members

  • How to facilitate effective board of directors meeting, challenges in building a strong board of directors and the importance of strategic planning for a board of directors

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