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Tip of the Day – What is a board member’s job description?

• Help determine the nonprofit’s mission
• Help develop the nonprofit’s strategic plan
• Oversee the nonprofit’s policies
• Select the Executive Director and appraise the ED’s performance
• Ensure adequate resources
• Provide proper financial oversight

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Build a Better Board is a unique web-based service that matches Triangle area nonprofits with talented individuals who would...

Keeping Board Members engaged is a challenge faced by all nonprofits. Here are some practical pointers. http://ow.ly/IHD4308NYzr

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DISRUPTIVE IDEA #1 - Create an on-line "dating" matching service for nonprofits to find qualified board candidates. And it's FREE! http://ow.ly/u5XO308NHRP

- BABBApp Welcome to the Build a Better Board matching service. Below, you can register as a new nonprofit and search for potential board members, register...

Do you need help analyzing your current board? Use this worksheet to inventory the skills and demographics your board needs: http://ow.ly/u1hv308sWGl

Analyzing Your Current Board – Build a Better Board This Excel worksheet is a useful tool for analyzing the skills and demographics of your current board. Use this worksheet to inventory the skills...

Board Leadership Boot Camp is a series of sessions designed to inform nonprofit board leadership about best practices in critical areas that will impact board effectiveness. We still have some spots open for the Spring session starting February 21st! http://ow.ly/4VYg308mhrS

Board Leadership Boot Camp SPOTS OPEN NOW FOR SPRING 2017!

Board Leadership Boot Camp
The ESC Board Leadership Boot Camp program is a series of sessions designed to...

Having trouble deciding which board is right for you? Let us help! http://ow.ly/GWgV3088K1H

Finding the Right Board – Build a Better Board This article provides advice from several people to answer critical questions in deciding what general type of board you might like to serve with,...

Are you interested in joining a board but have no idea what all it entails? Check out the resources available to you: http://www.buildabetterboard.com/resources/

Resources BOARD MATCHING
Guidance for Board Candidates and Nonprofits at Each Step in the Matching Process
In order to make your board matching process as...

Still snowed in? It's the perfect time to take 15 minutes to fill out your Build a Better Board profile to see which nonprofit wants you to fill their board seat! http://www.buildabetterboard.com/individuals/

Individuals Why Join a Nonprofit Board?

Share your passion and skills
Give back to your local community
Expand your leadership and management skills...

A FEW SPOTS STILL LEFT FOR FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-BOARD CHAIR WORKSHOP! In the nonprofit sector, many say that the best sign of a healthy nonprofit is a healthy partnership between the Board Chair and the Executive Director/CEO. ESC is piloting a weekend workshop called “Good to Great: 2 Leaders, 1 Partnership” aimed at enhancing the relationship between an organization’s Executive Director and board chair. Email [email protected] for more information!

Does your board need some TLC? If so, a board retreat may be the perfect fit for you. Learn more! http://ow.ly/HEEU307hwYU

Retreat Facilitation Retreat Facilitation
ESC consultants are skilled at facilitation for board and staff retreats. Our trained, objective facilitators help you set...

How can a board retreat help you? Check out how we helped Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels prevent from having to turn away anyone in need of a meal: http://ow.ly/WwJp306RdRI

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels: Retreat Facilitation As the executive director of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels (MOW), Stacey Yusko spends much of her time serving meals to the people who need...