Who Should I Have On My Nonprofit Board?
Dec 30, 2021
One of the most important influences on the satisfaction and success of a nonprofit’s executive leader is the BOARD! Have you ever had 8 bosses (or more?) – that’s what an executive leader feels when the board is not functioning well. And regretfully, it can lead to dysfunction that distracts from the mission.
A nonprofit’s board structure and size is defined in the bylaws of the organization. But the process and composition of the board is often not addressed specifically. You may be asking, who should I ask to be on the board? How do I know if I have the right people? Who should I ask?
A board composition matrix can help you answer these questions.
- Start with a list of the skills you need. This will vary based on the maturity of your organization and the current challenges you are facing.
- List your current board members and check off the skills they fulfill.
- Identify the gaps – skills you need covered. Now you know exactly what you’re looking for!
For some helpful examples, google images for "board composition matrix".
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