Nonprofit Resource Tool - Recruitment Prospectus Outline

by boardnetUSA (1/10/2001)

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The process of identifying individuals to serve as new additions to your governance board begins with an internal reflection on your organization, in which the organization's structure, programs, staffing, strengths and weakness are examined. It is only after this analysis that an organization can effectively identify leaders with the skills and experiences the organization truly needs.

Often nonprofits contract with a management consultant or seek assistance from a local management support organization in conducting this organizational examination. The items available for download in the section can aid organizations that are seeking assistance in conducting a self assessment to identify new individuals to volunteer on their governance board.

A recruitment prospectus is a powerful document that is designed to be circulated to your network of contacts to promote an opening on your board. It provides a succinct description of your organization, its programs and the skills desired to enhance the management capability of your board. Although boardnetUSA relies on your profile as a method of describing your organization a prospectus is a good follow-up document that you can offer potential candidates.