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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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Lavon Simpson • May 26, 2026
She opened the accessible board portal that evening to review her first packet. Her screen reader could not navigate it. The PDF had no meaningful structure. The tables were invisible to her. She spent an hour trying to work around it before giving up. She did not send an…
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Jeff Middlesworth • January 23, 2026
Meetings start to feel repetitive. A few voices dominate the conversation. Strategic priorities get squeezed out by updates and logistics. And then one day, the board looks up and realizes it’s been busy, but not always effective. That’s exactly why board self assessment tools matter. A solid board…
Lavon Simpson • May 18, 2026
The question, “How Many Board Members Does a Nonprofit Need?” is one of the most essential governance decisions your organization will make. Board size affects everything from compliance and tax-exempt status to the board’s effectiveness, fundraising capacity, and strategic oversight. Whether your nonprofit is just forming or reassessing its governance…
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026
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…
Boardable Editorial Team • March 24, 2026
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 • May 6, 2026
Looking for fundraisers that have eliminated the up-front financial risk? These guaranteed risk-free fundraising ideas will be great additions to your strategy.
Jeff Middlesworth • January 23, 2026
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…
