How to Recruit and Screen Board Candidates
Board Candidates are individuals who will sit on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization. The implementation of a process to select and screen candidates for board membership is crucial to ensure that your board is adequately staffed at all times. The absence of board seats can result in business disruptions and make it harder for new members to transition into the role.
The recruitment process for board members is typically conducted by the nominating committee of the board, as well as other interested parties. The committee for nomination should choose candidates who have both board experience and the relevant skills. The committee should also look at people who are of high academic standing outside of the corporate world such as academics and government officials, supranational institutions or non-governmental organizations as well as those with an established track record of being the best in their fields.
After a list of potential candidates has been created The chair of the board can invite them to an interview screening and after that, a meeting with all members. This gives the chance for the board to meet the candidate and to get a sense of what it would be like to be a part of the board.
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