The Nonprofit Board of Directors Top 10 List Les Garner November 10, 2015

The Community Foundation at a Glance Mission Help Donors Give in Meaningful Ways Make High-Impact Grants Support Non-Profits Provide Community Leadership Fast Facts $142 Million in Assets 744 Funds $7.3 Million in Grants

A Strong Board is Essential # 1 A Strong Board is Essential

The Governance Triangle Type I Fiduciary Type II Strategic Governance as Leadership Type III Generative Chait, Richard. et al. Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Board. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2005.

One Size Does Not Fit All # 2 One Size Does Not Fit All

Determining Size and Composition Mission Functions of the Board Diversity of Constituency Skills, Knowledge Required for Effective Governance

Board Members Must Be Engaged # 3 Board Members Must Be Engaged

Board Engagement Time, Talent and Treasure The Connection Commitment Advisor Advocate Donor

A Strong Chair is the CEO’s Best Friend # 4 A Strong Chair is the CEO’s Best Friend

Characteristics of an Effective Chair Committed to the Organization Willing to Invest the Necessary Time Respectful and Encouraging of Board Members Public Advocate Strategic Thinker

# 5 Keep the Faith

#6 Keep the Focus “ The Main Thing is to Make Sure that the Main Thing is the Main Thing.” Dick Chait

Committee is Not a Four Letter Word # 7 Committee is Not a Four Letter Word

Tips on Using Committees Structure Should be Driven by Mission and Governance Responsibilities Task Forces Can Serve Useful Roles Master Planning Campaigns Program Initiatives

A Learning Board is a Leading Board # 8 A Learning Board is a Leading Board

Once a Board Member, Always a Board Member # 9 Once a Board Member, Always a Board Member

# 10 Spend the Time

CEO Roles Selection and Recruitment Orientation Integration Engagement

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