Recruit better board members. Build a board that shows up with energy and enthusiasm for the mission.
Our nonprofit board tools give you practical, ready-to-use resources to strengthen your board work — from recruiting the right people to keeping them engaged once they’re in the room. A strong board doesn’t happen by accident. It takes the right on-boarding, clear expectations, and simple tools that make it easy for members to show up and contribute. Start building a more effective board with the tools below.
Looking to recruit new board members?
Recruit energetic and enthusiastic board members. Board recruitment is strongest when it centers your purpose. Use the Board Recruiting Kit to clarify your purpose and find and recruit new board members. Includes a free Board Orientation Checklist and links to our “Build a Strong Board” videos.
PDF format, 5 pages
Engage your board members in the work
Stewardship means building deeper relationships with the people who already support your work. Use this worksheet and activity to get your board engaged in stewardship and connected to these important supporters.
The worksheet contains detailed facilitation instructions and scripts to help your board members make the calls and write the messages to engage with your supporters, without asking for money.
Includes Word & PDF formats, 2 pages
Go deeper with Nonprofit Board Training
👉 If you want to learn even more: Our Board Training Series is an online course that gives you the confidence, tools, and real-world strategies to build a strong, high-performing board. Available in both English and Spanish, It includes 7 videos with 2 hours of instruction and a 24-page workbook you can use to work through the activities and develop your own plan. $75 for one person, or $295 to enroll your board.
“Build a strong board” videos
Set your board up for success with two free videos to help you recruit, orient, and engage board members more effectively.
Nonprofit Board Recruiting Video
Nonprofit Board Orientation Video
Is your Board of Directors stuck, in need of a recharge?
Does your board need a tune-up? This might be the right time for a customized board training from the Nonprofit Learning Center – only $495. [Learn more about the Powerhouse Boards Recharge. →]
