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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Lavon Simpson • April 24, 2025

Recruiting Board Members: How to Find the Right Fit for Your Nonprofit

Recruiting board members is one of the most impactful steps a nonprofit organization can take to strengthen its mission and expand its reach. An effective board brings diversity, experience, community connections, and governance expertise. But successful nonprofit board recruitment doesn’t happen by accident, it requires strategy, clarity,…

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Lavon Simpson • March 18, 2025

How Ravenscroft Transformed Through Better Board Management

History Ravenscroft School is an independent, co-educational day school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving approximately 1,250 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Founded in 1862, Ravenscroft emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, hands-on exploration, and collaboration to develop each student’s fullest potential. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes academic…

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Lavon Simpson • October 29, 2024

3 Best Practices for Building Effective Nonprofit Boards

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…

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Lavon Simpson • June 28, 2024

Board Member Transitions: The Essential Guide

Onboarding Best Practices Onboarding new board members is a critical step in integrating them into your organization. Begin with a comprehensive orientation program that familiarizes new members with your mission, values, and strategic goals. Consider assigning a mentor or buddy to guide new members through their initial period, helping…

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Lavon Simpson • September 12, 2023

Nonprofit Administrator Recruitment Strategies for Success

Planning to bring a nonprofit administrator on board? Navigating the recruitment process effectively is crucial to finding the right fit for your organization. Learn how to identify, attract, and nurture top talent to lead your nonprofit to success.

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Lavon Simpson • February 16, 2023

How to Choose the Right Board Member

When making this important decision, there are a few key factors to consider when evaluating potential board members. 1. Experience & Expertise When considering a new board member, it’s important to evaluate their experience and expertise. Are they well-versed in the industry? Do they have a comprehensive understanding of…

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