Board Recruitment 101: The 6-Phase Blueprint for Nonprofit Success

If building a strong, effective board feels like a guessing game, this guide will walk you through it, step by step. Board Recruitment 101 provides nonprofit founders, Executive Directors, and board chairs with a simple, actionable blueprint for finding the right people, engaging them meaningfully, and keeping them involved for the long haul.

Inside, you’ll learn the complete 6-phase process—from assessing your current board and identifying ideal candidates to onboarding and retaining board members who actively advance your mission. You'll also get practical tips, action items, and access to recommended tools and templates that make implementation easy.

Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to fix a disengaged board, this guide will help you build a team you can count on.