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board members know at the time that they are recruited that they are expected to give, to assist in raising funds and if appropriate to ask. Only the most enthusiastic members should help with asking. And we should provide framework training for it which should be on the board member manual , which acts as an orientation.
It includes:
- how board members are selected
- terms of office
- duties and responsibilities
- and a statement that all board members are expected to make annual and special gifts and to help secure other gifts
Additionally, I grappled with how to make it ethical to expect board candidates to have a seat with as big as contribution as possible, make the process not exclusive for those who bring more heart and brains than money, and make it be fair to both. Here's the solution...
We encourage contribution on a sliding scale. And we shine a light on the minimum contribution so far as to give a guideline and encourage high standards.
As I may already have conveyed; I am very interested in making this board structure and board process best of breed; a standard of excellence, and a synthesis of the best practices intelligently applied to our situation. Our BOARD MANUAL ought to also include the pieces named below. Bylaws also have to be made intelligently, specific to our situation, and minimal. STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Plan Document
Mission , Vision and Values Statements
Goals and Strategies
Action Planning (objectives, responsibilities, timelines, etc.)
Status Reports BOARD ORGANIZATION/OPERATIONS
Bylaws and Policies
Board Bylaws
Resolutions
Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct (including conflict-of-interest policy)
Board Meeting Attendance Policy
Guidelines for Recruiting, Orienting, Informing and Removing Members
Guidelines for Evaluating Board
Guidelines for Evaluation Chief Executive Officer Board Organization and Membership
Organization Chart of Board
Roles and Responsibilities of Board
Job Descriptions of Board Officers and Other Members
Board Committees and Charters
List of Board Members (their organizations, contact information, etc.)
Board Member Biographies Board Operations
Board Calendar
Work Plans ("to-do" list for each Board Committee)
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Reports from Chief Executive Continued... |
