Governance Is The New Nominations: The Role And Function Of A Modern Governance Committee

Does your organization have a Governance Committee? Change your approach to create an engaged board.

Nonprofits often have nominations committees responsible for putting forward nominees for board membership and officer positions. After the rush to find and enlist suitable candidates, many board leaders and executive directors experience a lack of board engagement.

The theory and practice of nonprofit board governance have evolved. One of the best inventions has been the Governance Committee—a group of board members working year-round on the health and functioning of the board of directors. You can replace your Nominations Committee with a Governance Committee to benefit from ongoing board development and recruiting.

• How do Nominations and Governance mindsets differ?
• How can your board make the transition?
• What language about governance should your bylaws and policies include?
• What are the annual responsibilities of a Governance Committee?
• Who should lead the Governance Committee?
• How can a strong Governance Committee help the executive director and staff?