Helping Nonprofits Find
The Right Board Members
49% of nonprofit chief executives said it is difficult to find board members who are a good fit for their organization.
— Leading with Intent 2021, BoardSource
At Mollard Consulting, we realize that one of the most overlooked aspects of nonprofit governance is also one of the most important: identifying and matching the right people with the right board roles.
We also realize that even when board members with the right experience and passion are identified, recruited, and onboarded, there is still work to be done. Often, new board members lack an understanding of their role, knowledge of board governance, or a clear picture of expectations.
Board Building Benefits:
Finding the right board members to help you achieve your mission can be laborious and time-consuming. And if you’re like most nonprofits, you’ve nearly exhausted the list of usual suspects from your circle of networks.
With Board Building, you have access to a wider pool of prospective board members, gaining expanded networks and influence. Board Building also enables you to save valuable time while still retaining the ultimate decision-making power of final board member selections. Plus, the experts at Mollard Consulting serve as the guides-by-your-side every step of the way.
Strong board governance matters because board members help keep your organization on track. They make sure you stay mission-focused, use resources wisely, and operate responsibly. Without that foundation, even the best intentions can lead to missteps.
Informed board members — trained and supported by the governance experts at Mollard Consulting — will understand their legal and fiduciary responsibilities. With Board Building, your board members will understand their role and how to best make a difference.
The right board members, with the right training and support, can provide meaningful oversight and guidance for you and your leadership team. And an engaged board allows for a healthier working relationship. Board Building helps make that possible.
Through Board Building, your organization secures board members aligned to your mission and areas of need. Paired with strong governance, your organization can keep your focus on your mission — allowing you to make a greater impact for the people and communities you serve.
How Board Building Works
Strategic Connections.
Board Building is the first and only software-supported board matching service in Central Ohio designed specifically to support nonprofits like yours by delivering a broader pool of qualified, prospective board members.
Through Board Building’s online portal, your nonprofit is matched with people who align to your passions and can provide the skills and experiences your organization is looking for — enabling you to more quickly and confidently select the right members to strategically grow the capacity of your board.
Throughout this process, Mollard Consulting supports you in prioritizing, vetting, rating, and ultimately selecting from the many prospective board members who are strong matches to your board posting(s).
Board Training & Support.
Industry research and our professional experience consistently show that the first year of service is a make-or-break year for board members, which is why Board Building doesn’t stop after the match. Your membership includes one year of training and support for both board members and nonprofit leaders.
Training
Activate the full value of the Board Building program. Subscribers gain access to two professional learning opportunities — longform videos by the Mollard team that prepare your nonprofit for success:
- Board governance essentials training
- Training on how to engage your board
Resource Library
If you haven’t started doing so already, maximize your one-year access to Board Building’s online resource library — which includes recorded calls and webinars, FAQ documents, and more.
Monthly Calls & Quarterly Webinars
Keep your team moving forward by learning from other great nonprofit thought leaders. Attend our monthly ask-the-expert calls and register up to three team members to join each quarterly training webinar.
Networking Events
Want more ways to stay connected? Attend our networking events to meet new people, exchange ideas, and spend time with like-minded people who care about their community as much as you do!
The Board Building Investment:
Annual fee structure:
- $1,500 annual fee, which includes one board posting and 12 months of training and support
- $500 for each additional board posting
Reduced fees are available for funders or partners paying at least half the nonprofit fees for their grantees.
A la carte options are available for customized nonprofit board training, board retreat facilitation, board orientation planning, chief executive evaluations, etc.
Ready to talk with an expert from Mollard Consulting about how your nonprofit can benefit from Board Building?