DIG will help you and your board evolve a deeper understanding of the near- and long-term Board development strategies that meet your organization’s needs (profession, corporate affiliation, networks, gender, racial/ethnic background, and capacity, to name a few), and a plan for identifying and developing them in an ongoing way.  Key deliverables include:

• Assessment of strengths and challenges of your current Board and identification of potential opportunities for expanding Board membership.

• Descriptions of the different types of board members for prioritization.

• A user-friendly rubric for identifying and evaluating them as prospects.

• A review of the board handbook to ensure clearly articulated financial and governance responsibilities, and term limits.

• A written process for the strategy, key talking points and timeline for engaging potential board members and preparing them for board approval.

• A plan for ongoing stewardship and cultivation of your board members, who should be your organization's strongest advocates and most reliable supporters.