A Lunch & Learn Series
Practical 90-minute trainings for nonprofit leaders ready to strengthen their organization.
Five Steps to Board Recruitment (That Actually Work)
July 15th, 11:30 AM EST
Does your board recruitment strategy consist of "whoever says yes first"?
For too many nonprofits, board recruitment happens in a flurry of panic or by sheer accident. When a seat opens up, organizations often look for warm bodies rather than strategic partners. The result? A disengaged board, misaligned expectations, and added stress for executive directors and existing leaders.
This session turns that reactive scramble into a proactive, predictable system. Designed specifically for nonprofit founders, executive directors, and board chairs, we will demystify the recruitment process. You will walk away with a practical, step-by-step framework to attract, vet, and secure high-caliber, committed board members who are truly invested in your mission and ready to move your organization forward.
By the end of this session, you will be equipped to:
✅ Build a Sustainable Recruitment Engine: Understand the core elements of a modern board recruitment strategy that functions year-round, moving you away from panic-hiring and toward continuous talent alignment.
✅ Define and Find Your "Right Fit": Learn how to look past impressive resumes to identify the specific skills, diverse perspectives, and cultural alignment your organization actually needs right now.
✅Audit and Correct Common Pitfalls: Identify exactly where most boards go wrong—from vague expectations to poor onboarding—and get the practical tools needed to bypass these traps entirely.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for: Executive Directors, Board Presidents/Chairs, Governance Committee Members, and Nonprofit Founders looking to elevate their leadership team from a passive committee to a strategic powerhouse.
"The session offered really valuable content regarding board recruitment. To see it as a process that needs clarity, thought, and intentionality. Also received actionable steps to start implementing."
Rosy Acevedo
"Inspiring and encouraging presentation of actionable information that I can use immediately."
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3 Events
3 Breakthroughs
Your Nonprofit’s Next Level Starts Here.
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MEET YOUR COACH
CARLA HARRIS
The People Institute CEO
As CEO of The People Institute, Carla partners with boards, executives, and senior teams to diagnose the people challenges that stall progress and clarify what to address first.
Her work focuses on governance, leadership readiness, and team dynamics, helping leaders understand where alignment is breaking down and create a clear, practical path forward. She blends research-based frameworks with lived executive experience to support confident, informed decision-making.
With over 20 years of executive coaching experience, Carla brings a steady, direct approach designed to create clarity, accountability, and forward momentum.
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