Giving Compass' Take:

• Here are 11 insights on how to ask influential individuals to become nonprofit board members and help guide nonprofit success. 

• What do you look for when joining a new board? How would you get other influential donors to join a nonprofit board? 

• Discover more information on boards and governance, here. 

Every nonprofit organization needs a strong board of directors to guide its mission and actions. When you have a vacant spot, finding the ideal person to fill it can be a long and challenging process. Once you do find a candidate who checks all the boxes, you must approach them about the opportunity in a thoughtful, careful manner.

To help, we asked 11 members of Forbes Nonprofit Council how they recommend asking an influential leader to join the board of directors. Follow their advice when you're ready to bring a new board member onto your team.

  1. Identify Their Comfort Zone
  2. Choose Their 'Seat' Carefully
  3. Build Commitment To The Cause
  4. Start Recruiting Before You Have A Vacancy
  5. Invite Them To Organizational Activities
  6. Set Clear Expectations
  7. Look For Self-Discipline
  8. Sell Them On The Opportunity To Become A Nonprofit ‘Hero'
  9. Seek Value Alignment
  10. Know Which Type Of Role Best Fits Their Life
  11. Learn About Them As A Person

Read the full article about joining a nonprofit board at Forbes.