How to Choose a Board of Directors for a Nonprofit
A nonprofit organization's board of directors has very important responsibilities. The board of directors, for example, is responsible for creating the mission statement and purpose for the nonprofit organization. The highest ethical standards should be adhered to at all times, by every board member. For that reason, you must select individuals who are of the highest moral character to serve on your nonprofit's board.
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Select individuals to serve on the board of directors who share the organization's sense of purpose. In choosing board members, make a thorough review of your nonprofit's mission statement. Those who don't share your company's belief will be of little value to your nonprofit organization. Chances are, they won't work as hard to accomplish the goals of your organization. Avoid individuals who may view serving on your board as a mere steppingstone to something greater.
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Choose individuals who understand sound business principles. It's helpful if the individual you select to serve on the board of directors has prior success in business. More importantly, members of your nonprofit's board should be highly competent and capable of strategic thinking. The individuals you select should be so passionate that they're willing to donate time and money to ensure the organization is able to accomplish its mission.
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Choose people who know how to raise money. Fund-raising is a key element in any nonprofit organization, which usually can't exist without contributions and cash donations. For that reason you must select board members who are eager and happy to raise money for the organization.
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Build a board of directors that has individuals of varying talents or professions. Selecting individuals from different professional backgrounds helps ensure your nonprofit organization can handle a wide range of issues should the need arise. For example, instead of choosing two accountants to serve on your board of directors, you may want to consider having one accountant and one lawyer serve as board members.
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