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10 Questions to ask every prospective board member: 1. How passionate are you about our cause and mission? 2. How much time do you have available to serve? 3. What motivates you to volunteer and what keeps you engaged as a volunteer? 4. What are your expectations from the organization? 5. What are your dreams or aspirations that could be enhanced by serving on our board? 6. What work or personal constraints do you have on your time or service? 7. Are you willing to make a personal financial contribution to the organization? 8. Is social interaction with other board members important to you? 9. How do you feel about board member evaluations? 10. Are you willing to serve in a leadership role as an officer or committee chair at some point in the future?

Check out this month's Blackbaud Grantmaking Thought Leadership webinar with Heather Hiscox to learn how incorporating empathy into philanthropic work can lead to superior outcomes.

Join our team at the Luminos Fund in discussing how to strengthen global-local partnerships. I'm looking forward to this panel discussion featuring experts from diverse fields. Learn more and RSVP below!

In case you missed our most recent webinar, "A Ten-Point Plan for Building a Board of Directors In the Nonprofit World," with Dr. Ron Dieckmann '73,click the link below for a recording of the webinar, and the PowerPoint slides Dr. Dieckmann used to illustrate his ten point plan.

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gVE6PUKu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gqnt3Snu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gqnt3Snu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gVE6PUKu

Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; understanding the stages of board and organization development; clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://lnkd.in/gqnt3Snu

At Ripple Impact NW, we know relationships are essential in the world of philanthropy, and trust is a key component to creating relationships. But what builds *TRUST* with donors? Here are four essential elements identified by !nspire Philanthropy attendees: 1. Sharing stories of impact 2. Building stronger ties with staff consistency 3. Providing transparency through measurable results 4. Leadership - on the board and in key positions