Be a star on your Board!
June 2007 Archive
Time: 7:56
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation’s strategic alliances and partnerships created the need and opportunity to recruit new skill sets and expertise to its governing board. Howard Snyder, co-founder and executive director, talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about his “best board” and how the organization effectively utilizes the talents of 15 highly accomplished leaders.
Time: 9:07
Nonprofit organizations can benefit greatly from outside expertise, but their Boards have much to consider when choosing a consultant and formalizing the working relationship. Noting that simply finding someone with a great skill set is not enough, Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund and Boardstar’s José Vásquez offer invaluable advice about hiring a consultant, including utilizing a request for qualifications, selection considerations, and what a contract should cover.
BoardStar: On Being Board is among the galaxy of programs and services BoardStar offers to strengthen nonprofit Boards.