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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 • January 29, 2026
What It Means to Be a Member at Large A “member at large” is a full voting director who doesn’t hold a named officer role (like president, secretary, or treasurer). The position is intentionally flexible. Members at large often step in where the board needs extra capacity, perspective, or specialized…
Sophia Zerkle • January 23, 2026
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 • January 23, 2026
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,…
Jon Schwander • January 23, 2026
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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Sophia Zerkle • January 23, 2026
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…
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 • March 25, 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.
Jon Schwander • 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…
