Piece of the Puzzle

SELECTING YOUR NEW BOARD. LMJ Strategic CoachingOrganizational Management ConsultingBy Linda Johnson, MA LMJ Strategic Coaching.

Selecting Your New BoardDiscussion Item One Discuss Course DescriptionDiscussion Item Two Pre- Test and DiscussionDiscussion Item Four Post-test and DiscussionDiscussion Item Five Q & ADiscussion Item Six Thank You for Coming.Item IDiscussion Item Three PowerPoint Presentation and HandoutsItem 2Item 3Item 4Item 5Item 6Agenda

Are you Ready to Select your Board?Lets begin!

ROLE OF THE BOARD

Acts as the fiduciary and guardian of the organizational AssetsReviews and approves the agencys program budgetEstablishes short and long term goalsAssumes stewardship responsibility for financesSets policies for the overall management and operation of agency

Attend regularly scheduled meetingsParticipate in committee meetingsContribute financially according to abilityParticipate in board orientation activitiesBecome informed about policies and programsAct as an advocate

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARDRoles and Responsibilities of your BoardThe line between who is responsible for what often unclear to both executive directors and board members.

How will you Select Your New Board?Handout 1. Board Profile Worksheet

Discuss handout covering categories to consider when looking for your new board member

The Company Veteran- A seasoned professional who can help you hone your business skills.

The Spiritual Advisor- When life and business gets tough your will need someone to help you sustain your soul and engage your spirit.

The Reality Checker- This member of your team will help you answer the question Am I crazy? or check your ego if it get overinflated.

The Industry Insider- This person has special strengths in keeping up on tips, tasks assignments and can share news with other board members.

The Fun Seeker- This person will find ways you and your board to rejuvenate to keep from burning out.

Five People You Need to Have on Your Board

Policy and PlanningBudget and FinancesBoard MeetingsBoard DevelopmentBoard RecruitmentFundraisingPublic Relations and CommunicationsCommunity InvolvementCommitteesDeveloping Your Board Job Description Key Components Your Job Description Should Include:

Some roles and responsibilities include reviews budgets and sets polices. You board will also attend meeting and participate in board activities.

To select and assess your new board member review you r checklist for categories to consider.Five people who you need on your board are a company veteran, a spiritual advisor, a reality checker, an industry insider and a fun seeker.

Important components of your a board job description include community involvement, attending meetings, understanding policy and planning and budgeting.

Lets RecapWhat did you learn?

SUPPORTING MATERIALPre-Post TestCourse AgendaHandout Board Profile Worksheet

www.ccfgrantees.orgwww.change-leaders.comwww.createthefuture.com/boardwww.boardsource.orgRESOURCESSupporting Material and SourcesFor Your Reading Enjoyment!

NOW THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE PIECES- GO AND DEVELOP YOUR NEW BOARD


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