Recruiting board members can be a difficult process. The board is a group of individuals that have the power to make decisions for an organization, and they need to have specific qualities in order to do this successfully.
This article will discuss 3 pieces of advice for board recruitment including what qualities you should look for when recruiting board members, how you should go about finding qualified board members, and how to maintain good communication with your board.
What qualities you should look for when recruiting these members?
- A board member with relevant experience
- Someone who is interested in the organization
How should you go about finding qualified members?
- Ask your current members for referrals. People are more likely to recommend someone they trust.
- Attend events where you might be able to meet potential board candidates, such as community events or panels on the topic of interest related to your organization’s mission statement.
- Reach out through social media channels like LinkedIn and Facebook because most people list their work information there which can help reduce some legwork when searching for a candidate that fits your criteria. If it seems too good to be true then reach out anyway! You never know what can happen if you don’t try! It may lead to a board member you might not have found otherwise.
How to maintain good communication with your board?
- Make board communication a priority. This doesn’t mean that you should obsessively check in with these members, but it does mean that there are certain times of the year when communication is key (such as at budgeting time).
- Ensure these members know what they’re supposed to be doing and the best way for them to do so. It’s also important not to overburden these members by expecting too much from them or giving vague instructions on how to complete tasks. If your board member isn’t able to fulfill their role because of these reasons then consider finding someone else who can better fit those requirements!
Maintaining good communication between yourself and your board will help keep everyone happy and working together toward achieving mutual goals.
Board recruitment can be a lengthy process that requires time, patience, and the right tools.
It’s important to note here that these members are volunteers who have busy lives outside of your organization which means they won’t always be able to give you their full attention or dedicate as much time as you need each week.
As such it is necessary for these members to feel like there is an open line of communication between them and yourself so either party knows if/when they should contact the other person about something relevant. This way things don’t fall through the cracks!
In conclusion, board recruitment can be difficult but by following the three pieces of advice mentioned above these members will feel like they’re part of your team and you’ll keep things running smoothly.