Recruitment of Diversified, Connected Board Members

Thursday, June 3, 2010
Registration & Networking: 3 -3:30 p.m.
Program: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Decatur Arts Council, Madden Arts Center - 3rd Floor
125 N. Water St., Decatur

Please join us for refreshments and a stimulating conversation facilitated by:
Shirley N. Stelbrink, Learning Alliances Company, LLC.

An active and engaged board is one of the most important components to a successful nonprofit organization. Shirley will guide our journey into the best ways to attract board members to reflect the diversity within our communities and who have talents which will complement our missions and who have connections to help our organizations access community resources.

Shirley N. Stelbrink, Learning Alliances Company, LLC., facilitated great conversation on board recruitment.

First, all attendees participated in an individual activity involving board recruitment tools and worksheets. The packet we worked on is attached here:
Next, the group was split into groups to discuss the 7 steps of board recruiting. Conversation highlights from this activity can be found here:
Finally, Shirley introduced the main points to consider when recruiting board members. These can be found here:
It is important to remember that the first board development practice is having an effective board recruitment and nominations process in place.