1. Developing a Board of Directors

2. A Board can: Perform tasks Support Contribute skills Advise Fundraise Assist with nonprofit status Obtain public funding

3. What is a Board of Directors? Governing body Oversees the financial operation Supervises the Director Maintains the mission Legally responsible

4. Why do you need a Board? Funding Traditional structure Non-profit status Community connections Organizational credibility Attract good people Talents and skills Safeguarding the mission

5. Board tasks: Regular meetings Elect officers Form committees Plan events Represent organization Sit on other Boards

6. Starting a Board: Introductions State of the organization Discuss Board structure Discuss goals Form committees Elect officers Appoint committee chairs Assign committees Meeting schedule