A large board has the fringe benefits of a solid, sophisticated organization. On the negative side, the sloppy methods of some small boards have helped to keep them small for decades. And the bureaucratic efficiency of some large boards could give you that lost feeling of being merely a cog in a big machine. Remember that some of the less dramatic types of work, such as teaching missionary children, may be in the background, but are nonetheless essential. If you're more flexible, no problem.
Some small agencies are.
The best thing is to seek a board in which you meet all their qualifications without being overly qualified. Ask agencies what the common reasons are for leaving their particular agency. If you were raised in the Oakland ghetto, you may be broadened by working alongside ex-farmhands from Missouri, but be prepared for a few adjustments. If their overhead expense is greater than a quarter of the total budget, find out why. Style Finally, there is that indefinable business of feel.