Board Recruitment Grant
A board can and should do more than fundraise but building an engaged, effective board of directors is one of the most difficult tasks Nonprofits face. It is important to select the right candidates that will support an organization’s mission.
What we offer
Our team will assess your organization’s needs and help you articulate an ideal board structure and identify the types of skills you need based on your strategy. Then, the team will work with you to define roles, identify methods for sourcing and evaluating candidates, and market the opportunity to appropriate audiences.
The estimated value of this Service Grant is $55,000.
Results
The impact of each project varies, but you can expect to:
- Increase your organization’s capacity to achieve your strategic priorities
- Create a board that functions as a resource beyond basic governance and fundraising
- Develop a sustainable process that brings in the right candidates at the right time
- Market your organization in a way that is attractive to prospective board members
How we get it done
The pro bono consultant team will complete some or all of the following:
- Interviews with your current board and management team
- Guide that maps board roles to strategic goals, outlines your desired board composition, and catalogues current skills and competencies
- Candidate evaluation guide to help you assess candidates
- Pipeline and outreach plan to ensure you're planning for future vacancies
- Organizational and role-specific marketing materials to attract the right candidates for each role
Who’s the right fit
To be a successful client for this grant, you should have:
- A current and complete strategic plan
- A vision for the board that goes beyond fundraising
- An Executive Director and Board of Directors who are strongly committed to this project
- A healthy board with basic systems to manage board performance and recruiting
- At least 8 full-time staff
- Staff who can invest the necessary time to make the project succeed:
- Executive Director: 2-3 hours each week
- Day-to-Day Contact: 3 hours each week
- Board Representative: 2-3 hours each week
- All Board Members: 1-4 hours each over the course of the project
The Taproot Foundation pro bono consultant team is staffed by HR experts. Visit our pro bono consultant roles page for additional information about HR pro bono consultant roles.
Apply for this Service Grant
If this project appeals to your organization and you have the recommended items in place, please review our grantmaking process and criteria, and then apply. If you have questions about the grant or your eligibility, please contact us.
