Marc Smiley
Managing Partner
Decisions Decisions
Pizza, Salad, No-host Bar & Networking at 5:00
Presentation at 5:30
Creating the Board you need is not something that happens by accident. It’s an intentional process of defining what you need, building relationships over time, and creating clear expectations at the time of recruitment. This workshop will focus on how to define the kind of Board that you want, including a comprehensive profile of skills, connections, and backgrounds. It will also help your group define a strategy for identifying and “courting” prospective Board members. Finally, it will tie the recruiting process into a broader context of Board development, including how the recruiting fits into the supporting functions of orientation, training, evaluation, and recognition. The session will have supporting materials, lively discussion, and great ideas you can put to work immediately.
About the Presenter
Marc Smiley is the Managing Partner with Decisions Decisions, and has been a consultant in Oregon for more than 20 years. His consulting practice specializes in organizational development, strategic planning, and fundraising. He has worked extensively with nonprofit and public organizations nationally, involved in a spectrum of issues including land and river conservation, energy conservation, affordable housing, historic preservation, and human services.
About the Network
Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Multnomah
| NAO Members | $22.50 |
| Nonmembers | $25.00 |