VolunteerToday.com ~~ The Electronic Gazette for Volunteerism BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: They are volunteers, too! Look here for infomation and the latest techniques to develop your board or committee. The purpose is to help those who work or serve on nonprofit boards of directors or committees. Return to 2002 Archives ~ November 2002 ~Topic TEN WAYS TO BE A GOOD BOARD MEMBER TEN WAYS TO BE A GOOD BOARD MEMBER When asked to serve on a board, don't just say "yes" because you like the person who invited you to serve Ask questions about the board and your potential role. Review a copy of the organization's annual report and strategic plan Make sure you really believe in the mission of the organization Be committed to attending all meetings of the board Read board meeting materials in advance of the board meeting Serve on a board committee Support the organization's fund raising efforts with your personal contribution Attend board sponsored events Visit the programs that the organization operates Participate at board meetings by expressing your ideas in terms of how they fulfill the organization's mission, values and goals Jeanne H. Bradner Jeanne H. Bradner is an author, consultant, trainer and speaker on volunteerism, board development and leadership. She is the author of three publications, Passionate Volunteerism, The Board Member's Guide, A Beneficial Bestiary and Leading Volunteers for Results: Building Communities Today. She served as director of the Illinois Governor's Office of Voluntary Action, Midwest Regional Director of ACTION, and Executive Director of the Illinois Commission on Community Service. She is the volunteer program specialist for Illinois' Harper College Volunteer Management curriculum. Send your comments and questions to Jeannebrad@aol.com. Return to the Top of the Page A Service of MBA Publishing 925 "E" Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 VOICE : (509) 529-0244 EMAIL: editor@volunteertoday.com All materials copyright protected ©2002 The content of all linked sites are beyond the control of Volunteer Today and the newsletter assumes no responsibility for their content.