Get on a Non-Profit Board
Presented by Patricia Brown
October 8, 2013
Evolution of Non-Profit Boards
First Stage – GRASS ROOTS
Middle Stage – GOVERNING
Mature Stage – INSTITUTIONAL & FUNDRAISING
Board of Directors
Creates the vision & strategic plan in partnership with the Executive Director
Understands & has passion for the program
Reviews, approves & oversees the budget
Spends time identifying, cultivating & asking donors
Executive Director
Must commit to the budget & resources to support the program
Hires & Manages staff
Spends time identifying, cultivating, asking & thanking donors
Acts as an advocate for the program & communicates progress
Primary Spokesperson
Why People Give or Get Involved
Because they are personally touched by the cause
Because of who else is supporting
Because it improves the community
To demonstrate power
To gain influence & professional advancement
Because of tax & financial planning
Have Fun!!
Volunteering and Volunteers
Presented by Beth Presley
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Volunteering
1. Identify the causes you’re are passionate about
2. Determine how much time you have
3. Contact the relevant organizations
4. Look for volunteer opportunities that are fulfilling
5. Match your skills to the volunteer opportunity
6. Br prepared for a challenge
7. Expect personal growth
What organizations need to know about volunteering and volunteers.
Recruiting
Before you recruit
• Get your house in order
• Give volunteers a great experience
• Where to find them: place like events like this, online, social media, word of mouth
• Have volunteer role descriptions
• Do the background work before you recruit
o Why do you want volunteers, what tasks, roles
o What experience/skills do you want your volunteers to possess?
o Do you have a volunteer application? Or do you conduct interviews?
o References? Background checks? Health checks?
o Are you prepared to refuse a volunteer? Or fire one?
Training
• Have a volunteer induction/orientation
• Proper training is key. Right person in the right position
• Volunteer laws? HR laws as pertains to volunteers?
Managing and retaining
• Treat volunteers as employees
• Supervise and support
• Do you have a volunteer coordinator and policy
• How do you recognize the volunteer contribution
• How do you solve volunteer problems and complaints