Board Development
Boards of Directors serve a uniquely challenging and vital role in social impact organizations. As volunteers they’re responsible for many essential tasks: hiring, supporting and evaluating the CEO/Executive Director; leading strategic planning efforts; overseeing the organization’s finances; establishing certain organizational policies and practices; board governance; and ensuring adequate resources by participating in fundraising. An effective Board successfully taps its members’ time, skills, and commitment to achieve the organization’s goals.
We have many years of experience in helping Boards of Directors to succeed, working closely with staff leaders and volunteers to address the following questions:
What are the necessary roles and responsibilities that Boards must fulfill? What roles and responsibilities belong to staff?
How will the Board create the most effective and sustainable structures and processes to accomplish their work?
Who should the Board recruit as members, and how will it orient and support members in being productive and engaged volunteers?
How will the Board inspire its members to give their most valuable asset, their free time, to their mission?
By guiding Boards of Directors to thoughtfully address these and other questions, members can fulfill their responsibilities with clarity, energy, and enthusiasm, serving the organization’s mission effectively and efficiently.
“With Dorel's understanding of board governance, she was able to guide our organization from its founding and navigate the complex governance issues required to help us grow into the next generation of leadership. Dorel was an incredible team player. Her wisdom, intelligence, diplomacy, and kindness were evident in every interaction, and she was admired and respected by everyone. Her expertise and dedication have been crucial to the success of the Georgetown ITL Network.”
— Sharon Krohn, MCC, Immediate Past President, Georgetown ITL Network