From the start, make sure that each meeting has a clear purpose and agenda. And set the meeting dates well in advance. If your organization grows beyond tackling a short-term issue, you will soon need a few core volunteers to agree to meet faithfully, make major decisions for the new organization, and carry out important tasks related to your purpose. Setting up a board of directors is a good way to divide the management workload. Consider carefully who will serve on your board.
Most experts agree that it's best to separate board and staff roles.
It's important to take time to define your mission early on. A brief written mission statement will help everyone better understand the purpose and goals of the new organization. Referring to this document from time to time can be helpful in clarifying goals, making decisions, and keep everyone on track-from staff and board members to volunteers and the media. You'll need a budget and a timeline for taking on new expenses. At first, you may only have a few printing and postage expenses.