1. Presenting: Board Orientation Your Organization Date of Orientation Location of Orientation

2. Section1 Overview of the Nonprofit Sector

3. Overview of the Nonprofit Sector America’s Three Sectors Nonprofit Sector Charitable organizations, membership associations, professional societies Public Sector Government and public educational systems Private Sector Business and industry

4. Overview of the Nonprofit Sector What Is the Nonprofit Sector?  Advocacy and public education groups Membership associations Environmental and conservation groups Performing arts and fine arts organizations Churches, temples, and mosques Credit unions Veterans and service clubs Sororities and fraternities  Homeless shelters and soup kitchens Colleges and universities Support and counseling services Hospitals and community health centers

5. Types of Nonprofits Charities (Section 501(c)(3) of IRS tax code) Special Olympics, YMCA,  Metropolitan Museum of Art Professional and Trade Associations (501(c)(6)) American Dental Association, AARP, National PTA National Social Welfare Organizations (501(c)(4)) NAACP, National Organization for Women, Sierra Club Social Organizations (501(c)(7)) Swimming clubs, garden clubs,  alumni associations Overview of the Nonprofit Sector

6. Overview Of The Nonprofit Sector What Is the Nonprofit Sector? For more information on the nonprofit sector, visit The National Center for Nonprofit Boards’ website at www.ncnb.org. Approximately 1.6 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. Combined revenues of more than $670 billion One in 12 Americans works for a nonprofit 56 percent of adults volunteer for nonprofits Combined contributions of $190.16 billion in 1999

7. Section 2 About the Organization

8. About the Organization Mission Your mission statement here.

9. About the Organization Vision Your vision statement here.

10. About The Organization History 1990:Founded by John Jordan. First Literacy Action Center opened in Mayfield. 1992:Served 200 clients. Employed 4 full-time staff and 5 volunteers. 1994:Juniperville site opened. 1998:Strategic plan adopted for years 1999 – 2002. 1999:4 sites in operation. 2001:Serves more than 1,200 clients annually. 15 full-time staff, 4 part-time staff, 30 volunteers. (Sample)

11. About the Organization Programs and Services Teen Literacy Now Initiative Goal: To Improve the Reading Comprehension Skills of 14-18 Year-Olds In 2000:  5,000 brochures distributed  200 teens received free counseling  12 teen literacy workshops conducted in 5 area high schools to more than 900 students (Sample)

12. About the Organization Finances Sources of Income, 2000:  50% state and county grants  25% foundation grants  25% individual contributions Major Funders Include:  XYZ Community Foundation  The ABC Fund Current Budget: $4.5 Million (Sample)

13. About the Organization Fund-Raising Three-Year, $4 Million Endowment Campaign Launched in 2000  60% has been raised to meet goal Fund-Raising Goals for 2001 Are $XX Board Members Are Required to:  Purchase tickets to annual fund-raising dinner each March  Make a personal annual contribution  Provide names of potential contributors (Sample)

14. About the Organization Strategic Plan  GOAL: To increase the organization’s visibility in the business community.  STRATEGY: Promote literacy volunteerism among corporate employees through a targeted public education program.  GOAL: To increase reading skills and comprehension levels in students ages 8-12.  STRATEGY: Work with school districts to develop after-school reading programs for students K-8. (Sample)

15. About the Organization Structure Literacy Action Center Senior Staff (Sample)

16. About the Organization Relationships Sites for After School Programs  South View Junior High School  Perrysburg Middle School Corporate Volunteer Sponsors  The Daily Gazette  Spring Valley Bank  Main Street Booksellers (Sample)

17. Section 3 About the Board

18. Board Structure Board Officers  Frank Navaro, board chair (Class of 2002)  Stella Jarvis, vice chair (Class of 2004)  Gretta Smith, treasurer (Class of 2002)  Jeffrey Marx, secretary (Class of 2001) (Sample)

19. About the Board Board Structure Committees  Executive committee, Stella Jarvis, chair  Governance committee, Jan Johnson, chair  Finance committee, Charlie Preston, chair (Sample)

20. About the Board Board Structure Task Forces  Annual fund-raising dinner, Jeffrey Marx, chair  CEO selection, Gretta Smith, chair (Sample)

21. About the Board Board Operations Board Composition and Recruitment  15 board members  Three-year terms  Two consecutive term maximum service  Governance committee leads recruitment and nominating process (Sample)

22. About the Board Board Consultants  Legal counsel, Peter Nunez, Esq.  Auditor, Valerie Lourdes, CPA  Fund-raising consultant, Jane Sofas, CFRE  Investment manager, Sylvia Grant (Sample)

23. About the Board Reading List  Bylaws  Board policies  Board biographies  Prior year’s annual audit  Budget  Annual report  Strategic plan  Case statement (Sample)

24. About the Board Board Calendar  Board meetings / dates  Fund-raising events / dates  Chief executive performance evaluation / date  Annual retreat / date  Annual audit / date (Sample)

25. Section 4 Board Roles and Responsibilities

26. Board Roles and Responsibilities Board Function Organizational Governance  Authority  Accountability

27. Board Roles and Responsibilities Key Roles of the Board Set Organizational Direction Provide Oversight Ensure Necessary Resources

28. Board Roles and Responsibilities Board Role Set Organizational Direction Responsibilities:  Participate in regular strategic planning (every three years)  Determine organization’s mission  Set the vision for the future  Establish organizational values  Set major goals and develop strategies  Approve operational or annual plans

29. Board Roles and Responsibilities Board Role Ensure Necessary Resources Responsibilities:  Hire capable executive leadership  Ensure adequate financial resources  Promote positive public image  Ensure the presence of a capable and responsible board

30. Board Roles and Responsibilities Board Role Provide Oversight Responsibilities:  Oversee financial management  Minimize exposure to risk  Measure progress on strategic plan  Monitor and evaluate programs and services  Provide legal and moral oversight  Evaluate the chief executive (annually)  Evaluate itself (every two to three years)

31. Board Roles and Responsibilities Individual Board Member Responsibilities Act in Accordance With Legal Standards Duty of Loyalty  Show undivided allegiance to organization’s welfare Duty of Care Stay informed and ask questions Duty of Obedience Stay faithful to the organization’s mission

32. Board Roles and Responsibilities Individual Board Member Responsibilities  Serve as ambassadors to the community  Volunteer services to the organization outside of their board work  Work on committees and task forces  Participate in the governance of the organization

33. Board Roles and Responsibilities Individual Board Member Responsibilities Participate in Fund-Raising Activities  Make a personal financial contribution  Provide names of potential donors  Visit funders  Write thank-you notes  Attend fund-raising events  Act as a resource to director of development and chief executive