Board Members Pros and Cons
Recognition, prestige, learning opportunities for leadership development and networking are all benefits of being a member of a board. Cammy and Ali also noted that it’s a way to get C-level skills in areas like governance, financials, marketing and public relations/communications while helping to shape the strategy and make decisions that impact a business.
A great way to find an opportunity is to look at nonprofit organizations in your community. Our panelists recommend identifying those you admire and contacting them to see if there is a board position open or a volunteer position. They are also suggesting attending an event similar to a career fair, which is a board match.
You’ll be expected to attend meetings and offer strategic guidance when needed. You will also be responsible for fundraising. Our panelists suggested you focus on finding a board where you feel comfortable contributing at a level that you feel comfortable with.
Our panelists emphasized the importance of keeping up with paperwork, as well as other obligations. This is especially important when boards become more interdisciplinary and geographically diverse. They suggested looking for tools to streamline these processes and making sure you stay in contact with your fellow board members through verbal communication and email.
In the final segment, panelists discussed how being an active board member can be a great source of satisfaction for one’s life. They recommend finding something you’re passionate about and then becoming an advocate for it to gain meaning from your job.
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