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Nonprofit
Agency FAQs
How can my organization meet potential board candidates?
To meet with trained board candidates, your organization must
be a paid member agency of Metro Volunteers. Metro Volunteers
Board Leadership Connection program is a benefit of membership.
You will then be required
to create an agency profile online. As part of the application process, your
organization will receive a board development consultation with a Metro
Volunteers Board Leadership Connection representative to learn about the program, to assess
board needs and discuss the importance of ongoing board development
strategies. Once you have completed these steps, you will be free to
search for potential board members via our online matching system.
What organizations are eligible?
Nonprofit organizations in the 5-county Denver Metro area may
apply. You must have IRS 501(c) (3) status for at least one year; have at
least 4 board members and hold regular meetings; and have an established
program currently serving constituents. If an organization does not meet
these criteria, they may still apply to the program; however, they will not
be eligible for candidate introductions until they meet the requirements.
What will the “Board Development” meeting with the Consultant
cover?
Metro Volunteers facilitates a program orientation meeting
for all participating agencies, conducted by a Board Leadership Connection representative.
This session is designed to enhance the board development process by
educating you about the program, assessing your board needs and discussing
the importance of ongoing board development strategies. We believe board
development is vital to the long-term growth and success of an
organization. We expect participation of the top leadership of your
organization to ensure board and staff are both committed to this process.
It is recommended that you take advantage of this service within 30 days of
application to the Board Leadership Connection program. Your organization will be eligible
for candidate introductions once you’ve gone through the orientation
meeting.
How does the matching program work?
Member Nonprofit organizations complete an agency profile to
attract potential board candidates. Metro Volunteers will make the initial
contact for any potential board candidates who’ve expressed interest in your
agency and will forward board candidate profiles to you for review. You are
strongly encouraged to contact the candidate promptly to schedule an initial
meeting to determine if there is mutual interest. Metro Volunteers
Board Leadership Connection does not guarantee that a board candidate will be matched with
your agency; however we will do everything possible to assist you in this
process.
How long will it take for a match?
The recruitment process is highly individualized, according
to your board’s timeline, the candidate’s availability, and the length of
time both parties need to make a decision. Nonprofits that follow through
in a timely manner are often the ones who impress the candidates most and
successfully recruit them to their boards.
If your agency does not make a “match” during the first
round, we will continue to work with you and introduce candidates in
subsequent rounds, but we cannot guarantee a match.
What type of candidates will we meet?
Board Leadership Connection candidates represent a broad range backgrounds,
professions, ethnicities and age groups. There are professionals, such as
PR/marketing specialists, accountants, lawyers and managers; and others may
have prior knowledge of nonprofit organizations, a passion for a particular
cause, or a skill they wish to share. All have one thing in common – the
desire to provide leadership to a nonprofit agency serving their community.
When is the next orientation meeting?
The orientation meetings are scheduled by
appointment only.
How can I get started?
The first step is to become a
member agency of Metro Volunteers. The Board Leadership Connection is one of
the many great benefits of membership. For more information on becoming a
member of volunteers,
click here.
Or contact Martina Torres at
303-282-1234 ext. 300 or
martinat@metrovolunteers.org.
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