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Stop Recruiting in Survival Mode

The fastest way to fill a board seat is rarely the best way to build a board. 
 
The Board Recruitment Starter Kit helps nonprofit leaders move from reactive recruitment to a more thoughtful, mission-aligned process. These practical, editable tools will help your organization assess its readiness, identify what the board needs, communicate expectations clearly and begin reaching beyond the usual circle of names. 

Immediate digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

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Who This Is For

The Starter Kit is designed for:

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Nonprofit CEOs and executive directors

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Board chairs

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Governance and nominating committees

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Organizations preparing for a new recruitment cycle

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Boards tired of relying on the same small circle of prospects

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Organizations seeking a more thoughtful and inclusive recruitment process

What Customers Will Receive

The digital download includes:

Board Recruitment Start Here Guide

A concise guide explaining how to use the tools, recent nonprofit board-recruitment data and a simple 90-day recruitment path.

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Recruitment Readiness Checklist

A practical assessment that helps an organization determine whether its direction, expectations, culture and recruitment process are ready for new members.

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Editable Board
Composition Matrix

An Excel worksheet for identifying current strengths, gaps, community connections, lived experience and future board priorities.

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Ideal Board
Member Profile

A guided worksheet that helps the organization define what it needs before beginning to name or approach candidates.

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Board Member Position Description

A customizable template covering board responsibilities, meeting expectations, committee participation, personal giving, fundraising and organizational commitments.

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Prospect Outreach Templates

Four customizable messages for:

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• Personally inviting a prospect 
• Requesting candidate referrals 
• Following up with a prospect 
• Keeping a promising person connected when the timing is not right

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File Formats

The package includes:

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Editable Microsoft Word documents

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Printable PDF versions

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An editable Microsoft Excel workbook

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One ZIP file containing the complete Starter Kit

Customer Outcome

By using the Starter Kit, customers will be able to:

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Determine whether their board is ready to recruit

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Identify the skills, perspectives, relationships and lived experiences the board needs

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Create a clearer description of the board opportunity

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Communicate expectations before a prospect says yes

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Begin thoughtful outreach to candidates and referral partners

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Develop a recruitment process that is more strategic and less reactive

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Founding Edition Price

$59

Immediate digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

Board Recruitment Starter Kit + Private Training

$499

Includes the complete Board Recruitment Starter Kit plus a private 60-minute virtual training for the organization's board, governance committee, or leadership team. The training will help participants assess their recruitment needs, identify board composition gaps, strengthen their candidate pipeline, and develop a more intentional recruitment process.

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After purchasing this package, the customer should receive:

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The Starter Kit download

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A confirmation email with instructions and a link to schedule the strategy session

How the Customers Receive the Products

How You'll Receive It 
 
After completing your purchase, you will receive an email containing a link to download the complete Starter Kit. The download link will also appear on your order confirmation page. Please save the files to your computer or organizational drive after downloading them.

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Technology Requirements

You will need software capable of opening ZIP, PDF, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files. The editable files may also be uploaded to compatible cloud-based applications. Customers are responsible for confirming that they have compatible software before purchasing.

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At The Board Pro, we believe that every nonprofit deserves a board that's not just functional but phenomenal. Our approach is warm, inclusive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization.

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