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.

Nonprofit board consultant Cathy Allen will provide step-by-step guidance to develop a Governance Committee in your organization. You will learn how to use this tool to create an engaged board.