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

2. 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

3. A Strong Board is Essential
# 1
A Strong Board is Essential

4. 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.

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

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

7. Board Members Must Be Engaged
# 3
Board Members Must Be Engaged

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

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

10. 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

11. # 5
Keep the Faith

12. #6
Keep the Focus
“ The Main Thing is to Make Sure that the Main Thing is the Main Thing.”
Dick Chait

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

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

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

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

17. # 10
Spend the Time

18. CEO Roles
Selection and Recruitment
Orientation
Integration
Engagement

20. What Would You Add?