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BUILDING THE BENCH BOARD RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Emily Davis, MNM, CGT Emily Davis Consulting
July 10, 2014
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Follow the conversation…
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TURN ON YOUR TECH
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WHO AM I?
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60 seconds or less
Name, Org, Title
Attended Boards with
Brains? 1 question OR concern
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WHO HAS…
• A recruitment process? • A regular recruitment
schedule? • A governance and/or
nominating committee? • The ED/CEO leading the
process?
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1. Determine mission & purpose
2. Select the chief executive
3. Support & evaluate the chief executive
4. Ensure effective planning
5. Monitor & strengthen programs & services
6. Ensure adequate financial resources
7. Protect assets & provide financial oversight
8. Build a competent board
9. Ensure legal & ethical integrity
10. Enhance the organization’s public standing
10 BASIC BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
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RECRUITMENT
Great board member retention begins with a great recruitment process!
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LEADING THE PROCESS
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STEP 1: TIMELINE
Month 1
Review docs & past recruitment Design self-eval
Month 2
Conduct self-eval & demo matrix Design application, interview questions & outreach messaging
Month 3
Add to website & send to networks
Month 4
Schedule & conduct interviews Invite to board meeting
Month 5
Host at board meeting Make recommendations
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STEP 2: EVALUATION
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STEP 3: APPLICATION
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STEP 4: OUTREACH
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COMMUNICATE EXPECTATIONS
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ALWAYS SHARE…
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STEP 5: VETTING CANDIDATES
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STEP 6: RECOMMENDATIONS
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STEP 7: WRAP UP
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RETENTION
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FINDING SUCCESS
Success!
Joyful leadership
Accountability
Expectations
Art Science
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ORIENTATION
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BOARD CULTURE
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NEXT GENERS
Gen Y, Millenials
Generation X
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E-GOVERNANCE
EMAIL VIRTUAL MEETINGS
CLOUD SHARING POLICY
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COMMITTEES
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BOARD REPORTS
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ADDITIONAL MEETINGS
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Trainings Associa,ons
Practice leadership
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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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WHAT MAKES ‘EM TICK
• Always YES • Wants to help everyone & everything
• Caution!
OVER-COMMITTED
• Needs lots to stay engaged
• Don’t let them sit around
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
• Verbal & print
• Use titles & acknowledgment
LIKES RECOGNITION
• Stays focused & on track • Great for events • May get discouraged by others’ lack of support
ORGANIZER
• Lots of ideas for improvement
• Pair with an Organizer to keep things moving
CREATIVE
*Abigail Harmon
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RECOGNITION
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ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?
What is ONE thing you will take towards your
board recruitment or retention practices?
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DRAWING & SIGNING!
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Emily Davis, MNM Emily Davis Consulting
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