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What is Board Recruitment?
BoardConnect brings together nonprofit organizations that need board members and individuals who want to volunteer their time on a nonprofit board.
BoardConnect helps nonprofits build their board leadership through training in board responsibilities and effective recruitment practices, and by teaching boards how to access a pool of trained candidates using convenient online tools.
BoardConnect introduces individuals to the benefits of serving their communities, teaches them board responsibilities and how to effectively use their skills and experience for the benefit of nonprofits. Through BoardConnect training, individuals learn how to access a pool of nonprofit organizations in need of their help.
Find Board Members | Train Your Board
BoardConnect helps nonprofits build their board leadership through training in board responsibilities and effective recruitment practices, and by teaching boards how to access a pool of trained candidates using convenient online tools.
STEP ONE: One or more representatives from your organization attends BoardConnect's Building Your Board training.
The training covers important aspects of recruiting new members for a nonprofit's board of directors, including recruitment, planning, identifying and cultivating candidates and electing new members.
We also provide training on how to access boardnetUSA's online matching database.
Register now to attend a training program.
STEP TWO: Following training, BoardConnect registers your nonprofit on boardnetUSA, where you complete an online profile and search
for trained, motivated community members interested in board service search.
STEP THREE: Nonprofits can then take advantage of BoardConnect's Recruitment Support services, which include:
Assessment of current/desired board composition, recruitment methods and overall performance
Board training is a critical element in your organization's ability to fulfill its mission and serve the community successfully. BoardConnect can help by providing training for your board of directors at a location that is convenient for you, often at the place of your normal board meetings.
BoardConnect training includes:
All for only $300 plus a per-person fee to cover materials (pricing may vary.)
To learn more and schedule training, call Amanda Reel, Program Coordinator at 269-382-8350 or boardconnect@volunteerkalamazoo.org
BoardConnect introduces individuals to the benefits of serving their communities, teaches them board responsibilities and how to effectively use their skills and experience for the benefit of nonprofits. Through BoardConnect training, individuals learn how to access a pool of nonprofit organizations in need of their help.
How to Participate in BoardConnect
STEP ONE: Individuals attend BoardConnect's Serving on a Nonprofit Board training.
The training addresses the roles and responsibilities of a board member, including board operations, strategic planning, resource development, oversight and ambassadorship.
We also provide training on how to access boardnetUSA's online matching database.
Register now to attend a training program.
STEP TWO: Following training, BoardConnect registers individuals on boardnetUSA, where you can complete an online profile and search for nonprofit boards in need of your service.
STEP THREE: Individuals can then take advantage of BoardConnect's matching services, which include:
Providing support in utilizing boardnetUSA to connect with nonprofits.
Facilitating communication through reminders and supporting information when an individual is considering a match with a nonprofit.
BoardConnect engages with local businesses and associations to prepare their employees and members for board service, helping meet community service goals and offer valuable resources to our community nonprofits.
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