Board Recruitment & Onboarding Resources

The fine arts of board member recruitment and onboarding are complex. Your organization needs a board recruitment strategy that identifies new candidates every year, all year long. Planning ahead ensures you recruit and develop the board members you need, not the ones you find at the last minute. Boardable offers a number of resources to help you with board member recruitment and new member onboarding, including how to attract top talent to your board, how to turn your existing donors or volunteers into board members, and how to bring your new board members into the fold of the organization in the most effective manner.

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The Team at Boardable • November 5, 2025

How to Apply to be a Board Member: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you apply to be a board member, you’re making both a strategic and meaningful career move that can expand your professional influence and impact. However, the process is often less familiar than traditional job applications, leaving many aspiring board members wondering: Where do I start? This comprehensive guide…

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The Team at Boardable • August 19, 2025

September Nonprofit Expert Office Hours

Solve Your Board’s Toughest Challenge When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT (~45 minutes)Guest Expert: Dave Sternberg; Founding Partner, Loring, Sternberg & Associates Watch the Replay Now Watch the September Nonprofit Expert Office Hours and consider joining us the next time!…

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The Team at Boardable • August 18, 2025

August Nonprofit Expert Office Hours

Your Office Hours Details When: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT (~45 minutes)Guest Expert: Kristi Howard-Shultz, Founder, KHS Consulting  Watch the Replay Now Watch our first every Nonprofit Expert Office Hours and see Kristi provide practical guidance to nonprofit professionals to help move their…

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Lavon Simpson • June 3, 2025

What Does ‘Member at Large’ Mean? A Guide for Nonprofit Boards

What It Means to Be a Member at Large A member at large is a voting member of the board of directors who does not hold a specific officer title, such as president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer. Members at large are often seasoned professionals, community advocates, or thought leaders…

Nonprofit Board Leadership Transitions

Lavon Simpson • May 13, 2025

Navigating Nonprofit Board Leadership Transitions: A Strategic Approach

The High Stakes of Leadership Transitions Leadership change, especially at the board level, can ripple through every facet of a nonprofit. A nonprofit board leadership transition doesn’t just mean swapping names on letterhead — it can influence fundraising relationships, strategic initiatives, and the board’s collective morale. When transitions are…

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Lavon Simpson • April 28, 2025

High-Performing Nonprofit Board: Insights from Hedges

If you’re seeking high-performing nonprofit board insights from Hedges, this recap covers the top takeaways, tools, and templates shared during the session. It’s a must-read for executive directors, board chairs, and governance professionals looking to turn knowledge into action. Why These Insights from Hedges Matter As Kara Harrison explained,…

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