What Makes a GREAT. Board Member? January 11, 2017

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1 What Makes a GREAT Board Member? January 11, 2017

2 About the Center for Non-Profits Advocacy/Public Education Capacity Building Promoting New Jersey s non-profit community Public policy Research (non-profit statistics, trends) Legal/management assistance Workshops/seminars/Webinars Publications Member Services E-newsletters, resource lists, info/referral Cost saving benefits For 30+ years, the champion & first-stop resource for and about New Jersey s non-profit community

3 Non-Profits MATTER! Food pantries Afterschool programs Museums Hospitals Environmental protection Disaster relief Education Mental health Public radio Faith-based organizations Philanthropy Drug/alcohol prevention Housing Senior care Human service Social justice Touching every aspect of our lives

4 Non-Profits MATTER! 30, (c)(3) orgs in NJ 314,000 employees 9.8% of the state s private work force More than construction, transportation, public utilities, finance and insurance industries $38 billion in expenditures annually 1.6 million volunteers providing $5.3 billion in service Sources: IRS Business Master File of Exempt Organizations; Urban Institute National Center for Charitable Statistics; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Corporation for National and Community Service; Independent Sector

5 BOARDS MATTER!

6 NJ Non- Profits Top Issues (2016) Top 5 issues affecting individual organization viability (aside from funding) Financial uncertainty (51%) Need for better branding/communications (48%) Increased benefits/insurance costs (42%) Need for stronger board (40%) Cannot afford enough good staff (38%)

7 Top 5 issues affecting non-profit sector viability in the coming decade NJ Non- Profits Top Issues (2016) Non-profit infrastructure/capacity building (56%) Foundation/corporate funding (50%) Attracting/retaining capable, committed board members (48%) Attracting/retaining qualified workers (37%) State fiscal policy/state budget (33%)

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9 Board Roles and Set Organizational Responsibilities Direction Board Roles and Responsibilities Determine organization s mission Set the vision for the future Establish organizational values Set major goals and develop strategies Approve operational plans Provide Oversight Oversee financial management Minimize exposure to risk Measure progress on strategic/other plans, monitor & evaluate programs/services Provide legal and ethical oversight Support and evaluate the chief executive Evaluate itself Ensure Necessary Resources Ensure adequate financial resources, including fundraising Hire capable executive leadership Promote positive public image, including advocacy; Ensure the presence of a capable and responsible board

10 INDIVIDUAL Board Member Responsibilities Act in Accordance With Recognized Legal Standards Board Roles and Responsibilities Duty of Care Stay informed and ask questions Duty of Loyalty Act in good faith and represent the best interests of the organization Duty of Obedience Stay faithful to the organization s mission Ensure compliance with applicable laws

11 A GREAT board member Is PASSIONATE about the MISSION

12 A GREAT board member is COMMITTED to the SUCCESS of the organization

13 A GREAT board member contributes to the organization s financial well-being Fundraising Friendraising Personal Giving Introductions Employer Matching Gifts

14 A GREAT board member Upholds the highest ethical standards

15 Is INFORMED and ASKS QUESTIONS

16 It takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it.

17 Leading with Ethics: A Happy Ending

18 A GREAT board member is CONSTRUCTIVE SUPPORTIVE ACCOUNTABLE

19 DON T be THIS PERSON!

20 A GREAT board member Is an ambassador Keeps the organization in mind when out of the boardroom.

21 A GREAT board member SHOWS UP FOLLOWS THROUGH

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23 Join our LIST! Stay in touch!

24 THANK YOU! Linda M. Czipo President & CEO Center for Non-Profits 3575 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 102 Mercerville, NJ Ph: 732/ Fax: 732/ Web: (general) (direct)