The BoardSource 2010 Index on Nonprofit Governance found that only 27% of board members are under age 50. Including multiple generations on your board introduces new perspectives and lively dialogue. It helps create a vibrant, diverse, and healthy nonprofit and sustain the sector. Many boards, however, do not include emerging generations when recruiting nor appreciate them when they join. We will investigate why, propose how to leverage all & share what can you expect from your efforts.
Takeaways:
- What you can do to recruit, orient and take full advantage of the talents and styles of board members of each generation
- Practical ideas to become the anti-bored board
- How to get broad buy-in in any organization
- Steps on how to avoid the Board/Gen X Executive Director challenge
- Questions you can ask younger potential board member to assess candidacy
 Sherri Petro, President and Chief Strategy Officer of VPI Strategies has been consulting for 11 years in the for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors after a 16 year corporate career. She has yet to work with a company where communication is stellar! She is acutely aware of generational misunderstandings that result from different belief structures and lack of coherent communication. She offers remedies by creating understanding and making connections to proven solutions. |
 VPI Strategies is an 11 year old San Diego based general management and talent management consulting firm. We conduct research, develop strategies, coach and train. We link and synch people with the mission by enhancing communication and leveraging human assets to get work done right. |
