Board Recruitment & Orientation

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Cliff Jones, Senior Associate, TACS

November 10, 2009
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 pm, presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Event Description

In an economic climate characterized by unpredictability and resource scarcity, a talented, diverse, and responsive board is an essential element for addressing organizational challenges and creating long term stability and health. Learn to develop and implement a recruitment strategy that will secure board members capable of strengthening your board capacity and leadership.

Also, examine your process for orienting new board members. Identify concrete orientation steps that will ensure new members understand the background and current context of the organization. This will enable them to ask the right questions and hit the ground running.

Explore:

  • Strategies to identify your board's "talent gaps"
  • Getting to "yes" with board prospects
  • The strengths of an economically and culturally diverse board
  • Engaging Generation X
  • The best recruiting methods to build your board
  • Effectively managing transitions on your board

Cliff Jones is a human rights activist with over 25 years of experience in social service, community education, and human rights advocacy.
His professional capabilities include skill-building for boards and supervisors, planning, mediation, workplace diversity, multicultural alliances, conflict resolution, and group facilitation. He has consulted for all kinds of nonprofits - grassroots groups, social service agencies, housing authorities, and government bureaus. Cliff has a comprehensive view of nonprofit functioning due to his experience as a frontline staff member, supervisor, project manager, and executive director in the sector.

Cost: $25.00
NAO Nonprofit Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

CFRE
Points awarded in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for certification.

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Network Description

Help your board really make a difference for your nonprofit! TACS' Nonprofit Board Network (NBN) offers board members a monthly networking opportunity to build skills, strengthen leadership, and increase board effectiveness. Join other board leaders to learn from each other and top experts in governance, board structure, strategic planning, and fundraising. NBN meets over pizza and beer in the heart of the Pearl District. Relax, share experiences, and learn!