Nonprofit organizations depend on the relationships that leaders build with both internal and external stakeholders. In particular, cultivating authentic and lasting connections with the board of directors right from the start is essential to ensuring the organization receives continued support throughout and beyond each member’s tenure.

Given how important the board can be to a nonprofit, it’s vital that leaders determine how they can best develop and maintain working relationships with board members that helps the organization run at its best. To help, 14 Forbes Nonprofit Council members share their tips for success.

  1. Craft An Intentional Board Recruitment Strategy
  2. Connect Their Personal And Professional Goals To The Nonprofit's Objectives
  3. Establish Two-Way Communication
  4. Set Internal Boundaries Around Roles
  5. Get Clear On Organizational Needs
  6. Get To Know Them As Individuals
  7. Ask For Help
  8. Engage The Board In Strategic Matters
  9. Foster Authentic Connections With Influential Board Members
  10.  Be Transparent
  11. Establish A Healthy Board Culture
  12. Involve Them In Different Organizational Activities
  13. Gain An Understanding Of Each Member's Motivations
  14. Define Success And Goals

Read the full article about nonprofit board members at Forbes.