Nonprofit Council Meeting

The Nonprofit Council is open to executive directors, senior staff or board members of chamber member nonprofit organizations for networking, learning and collaborative opportunities. 

Topic: Building a Board That Works: Recruiting, Engaging, and Retaining the Right People
Presenter:  Liz Vibber, Partner, Bee Bergvall & Co

 

A strong, effective board is one of the most powerful assets a nonprofit can have, but too many organizations struggle to build and maintain one. The secret isn't just finding board members who agree to serve, it's finding the right people, and once you do,  giving your board organizational clarity about what's expected of them, and creating a culture where their talent and time are both put to good use.

In this session, we'll tackle the full lifecycle of board development:

• Identifying and recruiting new board members who bring the skills, networks, and passion your mission needs
• Setting clear service expectations from day one, so new members know exactly what they're signing up for
• Building a board culture that keeps members engaged, accountable, and excited to contribute
• Maximizing the time you have with board members who lead busy lives

Whether you're actively recruiting right now or thinking ahead to your next board cycle, this session will give you practical strategies you can put to work immediately.

Bring your toughest questions and your real-world experiences and we'll dig into this deceptively simple, mission-critical topic together.