We keep hearing from organizations that they can’t find board members. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah discuss some key components for ensuring your mission attracts great board members. They discuss different recruitment strategies, from the “open call” to “by invitation only.” (You may recall an earlier episode on using a board matrix.) By the end of the episode, you’ll have ideas on new ways to recruit members of your community to serve on your board.
Question to reflect on before you listen:
How do you recruit board members now?
- What resonated with you about this conversation? What would you like to take back to your organization?
- How might you choose between an “open call” recruitment strategy and a “by invitation only” strategy? What factors might cause your organization to pivot to a different strategy when appropriate?
- What can you do to strengthen your organization overall so more members of your community want to serve?
Word of the week: Recruit
What comes to mind with the word “recruit” when you think about it outside a nonprofit context? How might you bring some of those ideas into your board practice?