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Board Member Engagement
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LeadershipResponsibilities
CommunicationAccommodations
Planning
Board Members
Engaged Boards
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MemberEngagement
Relationship
+Action
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Engaged members are …
involved, enthusiastic and further the mission
Motivated and Effective
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Engaged Boards …
Provide direction and training
Disseminate accessible information
Mentor members
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Provide orientation for members
Encourage participation
Provide leadership opportunities
Engaged Boards …
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Involves members in planningThanks members for their efforts
Provides leadership and vision
Arranges training and evaluation• What can we do better?
Board Chair …
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Meets with members to learn:
What motivated them to join?
Are they satisfied?
What are their strengths?
What is their volunteer mission?
Board Chair …
Handout resource
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Stay informedCreate their own goals
Develop leadership skillsGet support when neededWork on board or committee projectsAct as ambassadors for the organization
Board Members …
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“We have, for too long, only been included because it is the feel-good thing. I want the world to do better.”
Lisa CooleyDisability and Human Rights Advocate
Authentic Voices
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Respectful relationship• Listen, observe, reflect
Meaningful support With member, create a support planEncourage inclusion during the meeting
Facilitator/Coach
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The Facilitator
Knows about the organization Knows the meeting rulesAdapts materials
With member, creates strategies for support before, during, after a meeting.
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Plain (Clear) Language
A document is in plain language if the target audience can -
Read it,
Understand what they read, and
Confidently act on it
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Outcomes
Leadership with diverse membership
Plans with measurable outcomes
Inspired members
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