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My way of running an organisation, and my leadership style if being down to earth (DTE), honesty, transparency. It's about having a 360-degree interview, we interview the candidate, and the candidate interviews us, vice-versa.
My journey was quite rough at first try, I kinda had a burn out period, but now I'm planning to get up and start over. I'm very glad that I found you on TH-cam:)
This is so interesting.. me and a friend of mine is actually planning of everything u talked from the beginning of ur videos and is so very helpful for us beginners
Thank you for your sharing experience. What if the potential board members are having their own organizations, but still apply for my cause. Do you hire them? What will you ask them in the interview about this case?
Hey there! It is definitely possible for a board member to also be a board member of another organization too! It may be a lot of time commitment for that person, but if that's okay with them, it's fine! I would ask them if they foresee any conflicts of interest related to serving on two boards, and confirm they feel they can commit the time to both - serving on a board is a lot of work!
@@AmberMelanieSmith thanks for your answer. Last time, I interviewed them, they said that they worked in another organization as board members for less than 6 months. And it is likely that they would repeat the pattern to get a certificate then leave. In term of how long board members stay, do you think it’s acceptable?
Internally, the board is responsible for financial oversight and can request an audit be done (though there is usually significant cost to hiring an auditor). Externally, the IRS can require your nonprofit to do an audit. Others like funders can ask for an audit, but don't have the legal authority to force the nonprofit to get one.
Very helpful video, just wanted to say that mine is a newly registered not for profit, my wife and i are operating it with few friends, I had recruited a director but since the expectations were not made clear he resigned and left. I don't want to make this mistakes. I also don't have money so if I hire board members how do I pay salary to them this is my concern so if you can share your comment on this it will be highly helpful... Regards Tahir, founder Awaam care foundation Mumbai, India
Hey there! I'm not sure what the NGO regulations are in India; I know in the USA, board members are generally unpaid volunteers, but nonprofits can hire staff and pay them separately. To recruit board members, write down your values and what roles you are looking for people to play in detail, then see who in your network might share your passion for your cause!
I know when I say "team leaders" I might be referring to board or staff or even volunteers - whomever holds the leadership positions in your organization.
Hello! I am not sure what the legal requirements are to start an NGO in Nepal, but I would say to first assess what types of skills you need on your board to make your organization successful in the first 1-2 years - then seek out people in your networks with those skills and invite them to apply!
@@dreamsnepal3040 I don't know if there are age rules in Nepal - but if you mean is 19 too young to make a difference - no, you can make a difference at any age!
@@sharonramirez8014 We could try reconsidering what requirements or education are needed - could we meet a baseline of knowledge through effective board training? That way board service can become accessible to people without that experience.
@@AmberMelanieSmith I totally think so! I worked with a non profit that built a million dollar building to provide ESL classes, basic computer and finance classes, an after school program for about a classroom of kids, and restoration... Honestly it was a life saver doing the 3 hundred year floods that happened back to back! Outside of that there wasn't much offered. It seemed a waste to me they didn't have their receptionist positions as removing doors that helped a new person every few months instead of providing one or two people a dead end job paying $9 part time (job description literally said read the director's mind (who was making $30 an hour and believed the community was responsible for their lack of funds) Yeah it could easily sound petty BUT for an organization based on breaking generational poverty... They raise WAY more funds than they use to change the community. It's just so disingenuous. That one millionaire in Florida that adopted a neighborhood has the blue print of how to make generational changes. I'd love to be a part of something that makes that kind of deep change! I'm learning but don't really know where to start
My Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy -- with online trainings to guide you through the steps to start a nonprofit (in the USA) and more -- is now LIVE! foundertofulltime.com/
I am literally just in the study phase of my non profit but I’ve been watching quite a few of your videos and I thank you 🙏 for the awesome help
You're so welcome!
My way of running an organisation, and my leadership style if being down to earth (DTE), honesty, transparency.
It's about having a 360-degree interview, we interview the candidate, and the candidate interviews us, vice-versa.
I like the 360 interview process!!
My journey was quite rough at first try, I kinda had a burn out period, but now I'm planning to get up and start over. I'm very glad that I found you on TH-cam:)
I get that! This work is tough and burn out is real. Hope you're feeling energized!
Thank you for your kind words, they really mean a lot to me:)
Very informative as always 👏🏽👏🏽
Yay! Glad it was helpful :)
This is so interesting.. me and a friend of mine is actually planning of everything u talked from the beginning of ur videos and is so very helpful for us beginners
I'm so glad! It can be rough starting out - I learned so much through the process and happy to share if it helps others!
Hi your awesome- im in the process of setting up my Non-Profit. Im an Acupuncturist & am excited to get this finally of the ground....
Very cool! Thanks for stopping by!
@@AmberMelanieSmith I’m here to stay
Thank you, it helps because Children With Dignity Inc is looking for Board of Directors that has the same vision.
That's definitely important!
This is so helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Maryland, just started looking for a board members not an easy task but thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad to help!
We are trying to start up a non profit. Any tips are greatly appreciated. We are on a mission an its has began any Resources thank you for this info
Getting started is an exciting phase! Good luck!!
Where do you advertise for Board Members? Where do you place the link to the application? Which forums?
Good question! I actually cover a bunch of places to do that in this video! th-cam.com/video/kd7ACOfIwXI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your sharing experience. What if the potential board members are having their own organizations, but still apply for my cause. Do you hire them? What will you ask them in the interview about this case?
Hey there! It is definitely possible for a board member to also be a board member of another organization too! It may be a lot of time commitment for that person, but if that's okay with them, it's fine! I would ask them if they foresee any conflicts of interest related to serving on two boards, and confirm they feel they can commit the time to both - serving on a board is a lot of work!
@@AmberMelanieSmith thanks for your answer. Last time, I interviewed them, they said that they worked in another organization as board members for less than 6 months. And it is likely that they would repeat the pattern to get a certificate then leave. In term of how long board members stay, do you think it’s acceptable?
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I have a question regarding audits, who requests audits? I didn’t find a topic for treasures (board member).
Internally, the board is responsible for financial oversight and can request an audit be done (though there is usually significant cost to hiring an auditor). Externally, the IRS can require your nonprofit to do an audit. Others like funders can ask for an audit, but don't have the legal authority to force the nonprofit to get one.
Very helpful video, just wanted to say that mine is a newly registered not for profit, my wife and i are operating it with few friends, I had recruited a director but since the expectations were not made clear he resigned and left. I don't want to make this mistakes. I also don't have money so if I hire board members how do I pay salary to them this is my concern so if you can share your comment on this it will be highly helpful... Regards
Tahir, founder
Awaam care foundation
Mumbai, India
Hey there! I'm not sure what the NGO regulations are in India; I know in the USA, board members are generally unpaid volunteers, but nonprofits can hire staff and pay them separately. To recruit board members, write down your values and what roles you are looking for people to play in detail, then see who in your network might share your passion for your cause!
Would the "Board" be the Same as "Team Leaders" ?
I know when I say "team leaders" I might be referring to board or staff or even volunteers - whomever holds the leadership positions in your organization.
I am from Nepal. I am founder of NGO name as Dreams Nepal. How can i setup my board member for very first time. Help me
Hello! I am not sure what the legal requirements are to start an NGO in Nepal, but I would say to first assess what types of skills you need on your board to make your organization successful in the first 1-2 years - then seek out people in your networks with those skills and invite them to apply!
@@AmberMelanieSmith Am just 19, does my age matters or not??
@@dreamsnepal3040 I don't know if there are age rules in Nepal - but if you mean is 19 too young to make a difference - no, you can make a difference at any age!
@@AmberMelanieSmith Our educational system is very poor. So i wanna improve it. How can i start.
How to increase membership and rise fund for it.
Can we connect in other social media.
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Hello any chance you could help me with my bio?
Hello! You mean a bio for your board application? :)
The following baylaws shall be subject to
Board members should definitely become super familiar with the Bylaws!
I've never met a board member that actually knows the needs of the community it serves. It's truly sad
To me that sounds like an issue in the board recruitment process!
@@AmberMelanieSmith perhaps. It's also VERY hard for someone in those communities to reach the level of education and experience required
@@sharonramirez8014 We could try reconsidering what requirements or education are needed - could we meet a baseline of knowledge through effective board training? That way board service can become accessible to people without that experience.
@@AmberMelanieSmith I totally think so! I worked with a non profit that built a million dollar building to provide ESL classes, basic computer and finance classes, an after school program for about a classroom of kids, and restoration... Honestly it was a life saver doing the 3 hundred year floods that happened back to back!
Outside of that there wasn't much offered. It seemed a waste to me they didn't have their receptionist positions as removing doors that helped a new person every few months instead of providing one or two people a dead end job paying $9 part time (job description literally said read the director's mind (who was making $30 an hour and believed the community was responsible for their lack of funds)
Yeah it could easily sound petty BUT for an organization based on breaking generational poverty... They raise WAY more funds than they use to change the community. It's just so disingenuous.
That one millionaire in Florida that adopted a neighborhood has the blue print of how to make generational changes. I'd love to be a part of something that makes that kind of deep change!
I'm learning but don't really know where to start
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