1. Developing a Board of Directors

2. A Board can: Perform tasks Support Contribute skills Advise Fundraise
Assist with nonprofit status
Obtain public funding

3. What is a Board of Directors?
Governing body.
Oversees the financial operation.
Supervises the Director.
Maintains the mission.
Legally responsible.

4. Why do you need a Board? Funding Traditional structure
Non-profit status
Community connections
Organizational credibility
Attract good people
Talents and skills
Safeguarding the mission

5. Board tasks: Regular meetings Elect officers Form committees
Plan events
Represent organization
Sit on other Boards

6. Starting a Board: Introductions State of the organization
Discuss Board structure
Discuss goals
Form committees
Elect officers
Appoint committee chairs
Assign committees
Meeting schedule