Empower Nonprofit Boards with Mission-Driven Champions

Instructions

Before we can help you recruit the right board members, we need to understand your current board structure, gaps, and goals. Please complete this audit so we can prepare a personalized recruitment and engagement strategy for your organization.

Section 1: Your Organization

Organization Name

Your Name & Title

Your City & State

Organization’s Mission

Top 1-3 strategic priorities (Next 1–3 Years)?

Section 2: Current Board Structure

Current Members

Ideal Members

What best describes your current board’s role?

Working Board – Actively helps run programs and fundraising efforts

Transitional Board – Evolving from hands-on to strategic leadership

Strategic/Governing Board – Provides high-level oversight and connections

Inactive or Underperforming Board – Not currently engaged or aligned

How involved is your board in fundraising?

Actively involved

Occasionally involved

Not involved at all

Avoids fundraising

Section 3: Skills & Representation Gaps

Essential Skills & Expertise Needed

Rate your current board's collective strength from 1 (Very Weak) to 5 (Very Strong).

Networks & Connections Needed

Diversity & Lived Experience Gaps

Section 4: Building Your Dream Board

Describe the top 3 types of board members you want to attract (e.g., "A well-connected fundraiser," "A marketing expert," "A community leader").

What are the core values a new board member MUST have? (e.g., compassion, strategic thinking, integrity, collaborative).

Would you prefer board members who are local, national, or a mix?

Primarily Local

National / Remote

A Hybrid Mix

Do you have people within your existing network you'd like to invite?

Yes

No, we need to build a new network

Are you open to running a social media campaign (e.g., on LinkedIn) to find candidates?

Yes, we're open to it

No, we prefer traditional outreach

What makes serving on your board a compelling opportunity?

Submit Your Audit

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