Board Member Engagement ENGAGEMENT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE STRATEGIES Where it happens Mindset + Behavior How to get there: Leverage Strengths/Interest, Culture, Process, Practice Preparation beforehand BOARD MEETINGS Hearing from all voices; listening for different perspectives Collective governance Asking questions, sense of curiosity, inquiry, ownership Assessment of meeting agendas and member participation Brand advocate and brand COMMUNITY ambassador ENGAGEMENT Attending events Networking and introductions Between meetings Recruiting new volunteers Building relationships with new supporters Spotting intersections and making connections Service without governing SUPPPORT STAFF Be available for 1-1 advice/counsel Individual Volunteer in program work volunteerism Get to know staff and what they do
Board Member Engagement ENGAGEMENT Where it happens WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE Mindset + Behavior STRATEGIES How to get there: Leverage Strengths/Interest, Culture, Process, Practice BOARD MEETINGS Collective governance Preparation beforehand Hearing from all voices; listening for different perspectives Asking questions, sense of curiosity, inquiry, ownership Assessment of meeting agendas and member participation COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Between meetings Brand advocate and brand ambassador Attending events Networking and introductions Recruiting new volunteers Building relationships with new supporters Spotting intersections and making connections SUPPPORT STAFF Individual volunteerism Service without governing Be available for 1-1 advice/counsel Volunteer in program work Get to know staff and what they do