The board building cycle
Subtitle: nine steps to finding, recruiting, and engaging nonprofit board members
By: by Berit M. Lakey.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: BoardSource
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Subjects: Boards of directors -- United States; Nonprofit organizations -- United States
Notes: Previous ed. had Sandra R. Hughes as the first author.
Table of contents: title: Step 1: Identify; title: Develop the board profile; title: Expand board diversity, but limit board size; title: Step 2: Cultivate; title: Develop a pool of potential board members; title: Cultivate relationships; title: Step 3: Recruit; title: Explore interest and mutual fit; title: Prepare for nomination and election; title: Appointed and member elected boards; title: Formal nominations and elections; title: Step 4: Orient; title: Prepare new members for active participation; title: Conduct an orientation; title: Step 5: Involve; title: Get everyone engaged with the work of the board; title: Work to develop the board as an inclusive team; title: Clarify responsibilities for involving board members; title: Step 6: Educate; title: Create regular opportunities for board education; title: Step 7: Evaluate; title: Assess the board's performance; title: Step 8: Rotate; title: Keep the board fresh; title: Step 9: Celebrate; title: Appreciate efforts and celebrate achievements; title: Case studies; title: Appendix - about the CD-ROM; title: Suggested resources; title: About the author.