Renee Rubin Ross Ph.D’s Post

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gqnt3Snu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gVE6PUKu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gVE6PUKu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gqnt3Snu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gVE6PUKu

10 Questions to ask every prospective board member: 1. How passionate are you about our cause and mission? 2. How much time do you have available to serve? 3. What motivates you to volunteer and what keeps you engaged as a volunteer? 4. What are your expectations from the organization? 5. What are your dreams or aspirations that could be enhanced by serving on our board? 6. What work or personal constraints do you have on your time or service? 7. Are you willing to make a personal financial contribution to the organization? 8. Is social interaction with other board members important to you? 9. How do you feel about board member evaluations? 10. Are you willing to serve in a leadership role as an officer or committee chair at some point in the future?

Calling all Presidents: If you are now or are about to be President of a nonprofit Board, take a moment to think about your role and what you want to do. Let's talk about it on Feb 15 at this webinar: https://lnkd.in/gH9VKdFd

Spoiler Alert: you don’t have to be rich to have good ideas, hold leadership accountable, and provide quality oversight. Fundraising is important, but if the majority of your fundraising strategy is “the Board will float us,” you’ve got problems. Our Board Development services help organizations identify their governance needs, and work backwards to create infrastructure and recruit board members that truly serve the needs of your organization. 

Do you know the six core competencies of nonprofit chief executives? Holding the chief executive accountable is a very critical board role. With the help of our resource, ensure that both the board and CEO understand expectations: https://hubs.ly/Q02mgmbY0

A strong partnership between the chief executive and board chair is essential to leading an effective organization. In our resource, here's how these general roles manifest in key responsibilities, such as fundraising or board meetings: https://hubs.ly/Q02kGhq30