Effective organizations start with good people. Organizations must recruit the best possible people based on a profile of the specific needs of the group. Once the board members have been recruited, the board also must support new members to make them immediately effective and an active part of the team. For these reasons, board development is one of the most critical jobs for the long-term health of the organization.

Here are some tools to help you in developing a strong board of directors.

Board Development

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Basics of Board Development Basics of Board Development
  Board Duties & Staff Support
Conflict of Interest Conflict of Interest
  Board Fundraising Functions
Legal Obligations of Board Members Legal Obligations of Board Members
Roles in Board Development Roles in Board Development
Policy Making Policy Making
Prudent Director's Check List Prudent Director's Check List

Board Recruitment

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Board Recruitment Process Board Recruitment Process
Board Member Application Board Member Application
  Sample Board Profile Grid
  Blank Board Profile Grid

Board Orientation

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Orientation & Training Program Orientation & Training Program
Board Manual - Sample Content Board Manual - Sample Content
Board Member Orientation Agenda Board Member Orientation Agenda
  Job Description - Board Chair
  Job Description - Board Member
  Rights of Volunteer Board Members
Board Member Agreement Board Member Agreement

Board Evaluation

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  Why Evaluate Board Members?
Board Member Evaluation Board Member Evaluation