1. Being on a Board: What's It All About? Grant Professionals Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference 2011 May 16, 2011 Marion Conway 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 1

2. Basic Responsibilities Principles of Nonprofit Corporation Law Duty of Care Be Informed Discharge duties in good faith and with prudence Duty of Loyalty Act in best interest of the organization Avoid conflict of interest, Maintain confidentiality Duty of Obedience Be faithful to the organization’s mission 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 2

3. Basic Responsibilities Legal and Financial Select the Chief Executive Ensure legal and ethical integrity Ensure adequate financial resources Maintain financial accountability 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 3

4. Basic ResponsibilitiesTraditional Determine the organization’s mission and purpose Support the ED and assess his or her performance Manage resources effectively Lead strategic planning 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 4

5. Basic Responsibilities Traditional Determine, monitor and strengthen programs Enhance the organization’s public standing Recruit and orient new Board members Assess board performance 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 5

6. Basic ResponsibilitiesAll Board Members 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 6

7. Desired Competencies in Board Members Passion for the mission Understanding community needs Willing to commit time Team player - works well in a group Good listener Skills – ex. financial, legal, marketing, human resources, technology, fundraising 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 7

8. Characteristics of a Successful Board Member Honest Enthusiastic Open Minded Team Player Competent Sense of humor Tackles complex problems with energy Takes orderly approach to decision making 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 8

10. Capital Budget

11. Financial Reports

12. Audit

13. Operating Budget

14. The Role of Board Committees Responsibilities: Develop recommendations for Board action Oversee policy implementation Deal with specific concerns of the Board Assist staff with executing the mission 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 10

15. Benefits of Committees 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 11

16. Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Boards in the 21st Century Raising the Bar…… Governance Accountability Leadership Philanthropy 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 12

17. Governance – What Is It? 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 13

18. A Culture of Accountability Understand Board and Staff Roles Don’t Be a Rubber Stamp Adopt Conflict of Interest Policy Publish an Annual Report Develop a Code of Ethics Manage Risks Comply with Laws Use Resources Wisely Establish a Gift Policy Assess Executive Compensation Nurture New Leaders 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 14

19. Leadership in the 21st Century Demonstrate PASSION for the cause Accountability to the COMMUNITY Ambassadors to the community Leadership in spirit - Pass along the covenant 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 15

20. Does the Board Have a Role in Fundraising? 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 16

21. Board Involvement with Fundraising Make a personal financial commitment Introduce potential donors Participate in soliciting gifts Build relationships with supporters Be an ambassador in the community Organize, attend events Thank donors 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 17

22. Philanthropy Best Definition Ever Philanthropy is the mystical minglingof a "Joyful Giver, a Grateful Recipient and an Artful Asker -Doug Lawson 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 18

23. Make Serving a Win-Win Volunteer to be on committees Volunteer to LEAD committees Learn details of financial oversight Interact with ED, funders, donors, volunteers from a Board member perspective Experience “Making the Ask” 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 19

24. Before Joining a Board…….What I Need to Know About the Nonprofit Mission and Programs Strategic Plan Audit and financial reports Understand the board responsibilities Who are the other board members? Does the organization have D&O liability coverage? How much of my time will be required? Does the organization provide board education? What is the board's role in fundraising? Will I be expected to make a specific financial contribution? 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 20

25. Before Joining a Board…….What I Need to Know About Myself Am I passionate about this cause? Can I contribute the expected financial support? What do I want to learnand gain from board service? What are the ways that I can contribute as a board member? What role will I be expected to perform in fundraising? Can I give the time necessary to be an effective board member? Can I place the organization's interests above my own interests when making decisions as a board member? 5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 21

27. Fellow board members

28. Volunteer

31. BlueAvocado.org

32. IndependentSector.org

33. Guidestar.org

34. Foundationcenter.org

35. Governancematters.org5/16/11 Marion Conway Consulting 23

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