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THE ART, SCIENCE, AND JOY OF VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Emily Davis, MNM Emily Davis Consulting
May 5, 2014
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TURN ON YOUR TECH
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VOLUNTEER ROLES
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Unskilled
Skilled
Pro-bono
Committee members
Board members
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IMAGINE…
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FINDING SUCCESS
Success!
Joyful leadership
Accountability
Expectations
Art Science
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WHAT MAKES ‘EM TICK*
• Always YES • Wants to help everyone & everything
• Caution!
OVER-COMMITTED
• Need lots to stay engaged
• Don’t let them sit around
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
• Verbal & print
• Use titles & acknowledgment
LIKES RECOGNITION
• Stays focused & on track • Great for events • May get discouraged by others lack of support
ORGANIZER
• Lots of ideas for improvement
• Pair with an Organizer to keep things moving
CREATIVE
#nonprofit #governance #leadership *Abigail Harmon
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NEXT GENERATION
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RETAIN THE GREATS
• Clear expectations • Orientation • Training • Match volunteer with
the job • Leadership
opportunities • More responsibility • Evaluation • Thank & recognize
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CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY
• Always in service to the mission
• Keep personal agendas aside
• Use documentation • Meetings • In between meetings • Find the best fit • Ok to say goodbye #nonprofit
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ESSENTIALS OF BOARD LEADERSHIP
• Mission comes first • Greater responsibility • Know the
responsibilities • Use committees • Board terms • Assessment • Strategic plan • Invest in learning
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10 BASIC BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Determine mission & purpose
2. Select the chief executive 3. Support & evaluate the
chief executive 4. Ensure effective planning 5. Monitor & strengthen
programs & services
6. Ensure adequate financial resources
7. Protect assets & provide financial oversight
8. Build a competent board 9. Ensure legal & ethical
integrity 10. Enhance the
organization’s public standing
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Set organizational direction – Long-term – Not tactical
• Provide oversight – Evaluation – Financial & legal – Policies
• Ensure resources – Financial – Human – How resources are
acquired
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THE HATS WE WEAR
Legal Hat
Ambassador Hat
Volunteer Hat
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KEY TO GREAT MEETINGS
• Time to socialize – have fun!
• Mission moments • Board reports & consent
agendas • Rotating responsibilities • Financial & volunteer
accountability • Follow up action plans
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RECOGNIZE!
• Share successes • Connect successes to
board efforts • Highlight individual
board member accomplishments
• Proper recognition at term’s end
• Stay connected #nonprofit
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5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY!
① Get feedback ② Create/review
descriptions ③ Read an article on
nonprofit governance ④ Schedule an in-service ⑤ Say thank you
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RESOURCES
• Hands On Network • Points of Light • Volunteer Match • 4Good • BoardSource • Roberta’s Rules of
Order • Nonprofit Board
Answer Book #nonprofit #governance #leadership
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BOOK SIGNING!
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BOOK SIGNING!
Books for sale & signing with a 30% discount:
$34.95 for nonprofits
Credit card & check
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Emily Davis, MNM Emily Davis Consulting
(720) 515-0581 emily@emilydavisconsulting.com
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