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.
Lavon Simpson • June 6, 2024
At Boardable, we’re all about empowering you with the tools and insights to participate on a board and make a true difference. So, let’s explore ten tips to help you become the board member your organization needs. 1. Embrace Your Role with Passion Your passion is the heartbeat of…
Lavon Simpson • November 15, 2021
Looking for fundraisers that have eliminated the up-front financial risk? These guaranteed risk-free fundraising ideas will be great additions to your strategy.
Lavon Simpson • October 29, 2024
Below, we outline three best practices that drive nonprofit board success and show how board management software, such as Boardable, can make a significant difference in building a more efficient and impactful board. 1. Prioritize Effective Communication A key factor in board success is cultivating the…
The Team at Boardable • November 5, 2025
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…
The Team at Boardable • August 19, 2025
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!…
The Team at Boardable • August 18, 2025
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…
Lavon Simpson • June 3, 2025
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…
Lavon Simpson • May 13, 2025
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…
Lavon Simpson • April 28, 2025
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,…