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Try a web search using the terms
non profit board training
you will have several hits including this one
It is a free online (can be printed) very extensive "toolkit" for
board members
You can of course adapt it to your specific needs
See if your local United Way offers such training
Develop a guide called Board members Ways of Work or something
similar
Give the nitty gritty of meeting arrangements,
"forms" and report examples, calendar, Provide or loan copies of Robert's Rules of Order or whatever rules
your by-laws call for
Link with other local non-profits and observe each other's meetings
if allowed
or find what guides/training they offer
Recruit a role model retired board member to help "train"
Be sure they understand the nominating committee duties and/or what
ever group is the one who recruits new board members - that group will
ensure success-failure for future boards.
Ask your professional connections for help --- meet with your
auditor, lawyer, banker etc.
They might offer to speak to your board or to individuals for free if
you are careful to adjust to their busy calendars. Don't ask the auditor
on April 14th for example!
Provide a 3 ring binder or other "official" folder-packet to organize
their board "life" and papers!
A meeting calendar, board member address-calling list, the by-laws,
and other standard papers they will need. -- a place to keep minutes and
reports.
Schedule on-going training for "old" board members too. --
Short sessions attached to a regular board meetings touching on
specific topics.
For self-protection ! be sure they know their roles and the
role of staff.
Include other staff occasionally
A misc collection of thoughts!!! Hope it helps.
Best wishes, Barbara Hass, retired librarian and former
non-profit
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