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5. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Nonprofit Boards
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6. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Overview!
How to assemble a capable board.
How to structure & operate a board productively.
How to engage trustees & increase mutual satisfaction.
Specific tools & resources to enhance board effectiveness.
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
7. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Fiduciary responsibilities
Common issues /
essential tools
Variations
Overview!
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT
SELF-PERPETUATION
STRATEGY / PLANNING
HIRING / ASSESSING CEO
FUNDRAISING
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
8. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Fiduciary responsibilities
Common issues /
essential tools
Variations
Overview!
MEMBERSHIP
CAPACITY
STRUCTURE & PROCESS
Cultivation! Orientation!
Nomination!
Service Plan!
Self Assessment!
Reappointment!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
9. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Fiduciary responsibilities
Common issues /
essential tools
Variations
Overview!
MEMBERSHIP
CAPACITY
STRUCTURE & PROCESS
Recruitment!
Committees!
Meetings!
Policies / Procedures!
Retreats!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
10. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Fiduciary responsibilities
Common issues /
essential tools
Variations
Overview!
MEMBERSHIP
CAPACITY
STRUCTURE & PROCESS
Leadership!
Board Size!
Fundraising!
Board Development!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
11. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Overview!
Fiduciary responsibilities
Common issues /
essential tools
Variations
CONSORTIA
ADVISORY BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
12. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Fiduciary responsibilities!
One definition
of a nonprofit board—
an ineffective group
of effective people
13. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Financial oversight
Fundraising & Outreach
Strategy / Planning
Hiring & assessing the CEO
Self-perpetuation
Fiduciary responsibilities!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
14. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Fiduciary responsibilities!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
15. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Cultivation
Nomination
Orientation
Individual Service Plan
Self Assessment
Reappointment
Common Issues!
Membership!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
16. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Common Issues!
Membership!
Cultivation
Nomination
Orientation
Individual Service Plan
Self Assessment
Reappointment
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nomination to the Board of Trustees
Nominee:
Nominated by: Expertise Geography
Interest
Area
Nominee profile compared to
profile of current members
For each person, check as many boxes as applicable
Current board
term name
Law
Accounting
Governance
Communications
Fundraising
Planning
2007-10 Trustee A
2007-10 Trustee B
2007-10 Trustee C
2007-10 Trustee D
2008-11 Trustee E
2008-11 Trustee F
2008-11 Trustee G
2008-11 Trustee H
2009-12 Trustee I
2009-12 Trustee J
2009-12 Trustee K
2009-12 Trustee L
Nominee
Who is the nominee? (brief description of the nominee in relation to the profile categories above; include any
knowledge you have of the nominee’s participation on other boards)
What important qualities will the nominee bring to the board?
Do you have direct experience with the nominee in a situation of group deliberation ?
If so, please describe
What is this nominee’s capability to contribute financially and to provide access to major contributors?
What other information do you feel would be valuable for us to know about this nominee?
17. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Cultivation
Nomination
Orientation
Individual Service Plan
Self Assessment
Reappointment
Common Issues!
Membership!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
18. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Common Issues!
Membership!
Cultivation
Nomination
Orientation
Individual Service Plan
Self Assessment
Reappointment
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
19. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Cultivation
Nomination
Orientation
Individual Service Plan
Self Assessment
Reappointment
Common Issues!
Membership!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
20. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Recruitment
Policies and procedures
Committees
Meetings
Retreats
Work process
Common Issues!
Structure & Process!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
21. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Common Issues!
Structure & Process! Board Policies and Procedures
Role of the Board
Structure of the Board
• Members
• Officers
• Committees
• Committee Membership
Nomination Process
Expectations for Trustees
Deliberations and Decisions
Financial Policies and Procedures
Human Resource Policies and
Procedures
Board Development
Meetings
Evaluations
Recruitment
Policies and procedures
Committees
Meetings
Retreats
Work process
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
22. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Recruitment
Policies and procedures
Committees
Meetings
Retreats
Work process
Common Issues!
Structure & Process!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
23. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Common Issues!
Structure & Process: Meetings!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Agenda
January 25, 2012
Consent agenda 5 minutes
Item Action
Minutes of previous meeting Approval
Finance Committee report Approve budget changes
Development Committee report Approve position descriptions
Committee on Trustees Approve new board development
program
Approve changes to trustee manual
Discussion agenda 15 minutes
Executive Director’s report Discuss flagged issues
Meeting topic 30 minutes
Governance as leadership
Other Business 10 minutes
- Old
- New
- Announcements
Roundtable evaluation of meeting
Review of actions from meeting
Adjourn
Contents of pre-meeting packet
Meeting agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Executive Director’s report
Finance committee report
Development committee report
Board development program
Proposed changes to trustee manual
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Recruitment
Policies and procedures
Committees
Meetings
Retreats
Work process
24. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Leadership
Board development
Board size
Fundraising
Common Issues!
Capacity!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
25. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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Executive committee
Advisory board
Consortia
Variations!
Multi-tier Boards!
SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
26. SYNTHESIS
P A R T N E R S H I P
Nonprofit Boards & Effective Governance!
Wednesday Webinar: September 18, 2013!
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