NTL
NTL is partnering with this community agency to present the program
Who is the Gifford Foundation?
True or False : Board members are typically wealthy
What is False?
True of False: good boards manage the day to day staff of the organization
What is FALSE?
When joining a board you should not have this
What is a conflict of interest?
This committee is responsible for driving the donor $ into the organization
What is the fund raising committee?
Increase the inclusiveness and diversity of nonprofit boards in Central New York
What is the program's mission statement?
Legal age to serve on a board and vote
What is 18 years old?
A board member who is engaged, ___________& ________ at meetings (both start with letter 'P')
What is prepares and participates?
The rules for how the organization will be governed and describe many of the non-profit's activities, such as annual meetings, the composition of the Board of Directors, and voting procedures.
What are the bylaws?
This committee ensures the finances are in line.
What is the finances committtee
A short description of who you are and what interests you - in regards to the NTL program
What is the "I am" poem...or your elevator speech
A board responsibility to the donors of the organization
What is protect the assets?
Name a board sub-committee
What is one of these: fundraising, finance, event planning, recruiting new board members, etc?
As we heard from our panel speakers, being a board member is essentially like_________ _______ _______.
What is running a company, owning a business?
This is a specialized committee, which is sometimes developed when a new Executive Director is needed.
What is the recruiting and or hiring committee?
One of the purposes of NTL program...(5 choices)
What is (one of these): Increase inclusiveness and diversity on non-profit boards; Increase the pool of effective board members; Enhance the pool of new leaders in the community; To educate and inspire those who participate; Provide quality training to individuals in the community.
1/3 special skill, 1/3 knowledge, 1/3 donors and influencers
What makes up a quality board?
Board members make decisions based on this
What is the mission of the organization?
Typically boards meet __________ (time frame)
What is Monthly, or it could be Quarterly?
Start new board members off on the right foot
What is board orientation?
In the community, this program is offered ______times per year.
What is once a year?
Legally board members must have a duty of care, a duty of loyalty, and a duty of ___________
What is obedience to purpose?
How long is the term? Who is on the board? Are the tax returns up to date? What is the mission?
What is good research to do prior to joining a board?
As our panelists advised, prior to joining a board, you may want to do this.
What is volunteer for the organization?
To ensure the executive director is meeting expectations the board should...
What is review performance at least annually ( and approve compensation)?