What qualities and skills do board members need?
The board also needs people with various skills to function effectively – not everyone has to have all these skills, but collectively they will contribute to a strong board.
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Board Cultivation
At Inyathelo, we call attention to the need to constantly cultivate relationships with potential donors, investors and supporters as one of the foundations to attracting resources. Relationships take time and effort to develop. Building a successful relationship with potential board members may also take time.
Read MoreIdentifying potential board members
Once the strengths, gaps and needs of the NPO have been identified, the board will be in a better position to identify the kind of people it would seek to recruit to the board. This process enables the board to focus the search on those people who meet specific needs.
Read MoreHow should your leader and the board work together?
Tensions and misunderstandings about the different roles of the board and the CEO/Director can be the biggest obstacle to the welfare and direction of your NPO.
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