Board Recruitment Strategy
Board Recruitment Strategy
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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER: Volunteer Onboarding Process & Accountability Framework
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER: Volunteer Onboarding Process & Accountability Framework
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SUMMARY: The San Diego Chapter strengthened its volunteer program by creating a streamlined onboarding process with a detailed checklist for both volunteers and board members. The process clarified expectations, outlined key steps—from application and interview to orientation and training—and ensured new volunteers understood their roles from the start. Since implementation, the chapter grew its active volunteer pool from three to eleven, inspired volunteers to apply for board positions, encouraged new ideas at board meetings, and recognized outstanding contributions at the holiday party. This approach fostered stronger engagement, higher retention, and a more empowered volunteer community.
SUMMARY: The San Diego Chapter strengthened its volunteer program by creating a streamlined onboarding process with a detailed checklist for both volunteers and board members. The process clarified expectations, outlined key steps—from application and interview to orientation and training—and ensured new volunteers understood their roles from the start. Since implementation, the chapter grew its active volunteer pool from three to eleven, inspired volunteers to apply for board positions, encouraged new ideas at board meetings, and recognized outstanding contributions at the holiday party. This approach fostered stronger engagement, higher retention, and a more empowered volunteer community.
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San Diego - SOS Submission Form
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San Diego - Volunteer Orientation Presentation
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San Diego - Volunteer Position Description
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San Diego - Volunteer Process Document
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YEAR: 2025
YEAR: 2025
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GREATER ATLANTA CHAPTER: Chapter Leader Roadmap
GREATER ATLANTA CHAPTER: Chapter Leader Roadmap
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SUMMARY: The Greater Atlanta Chapter developed a comprehensive Chapter Leadership Roadmap to clarify the expectations, responsibilities, and time commitments required for serving on the chapter board. This initiative responded to member feedback requesting greater transparency about leadership roles and was designed to help potential board members make informed decisions about their involvement. As a result, the chapter saw increased interest in leadership positions, improved board participation rates, reduced mid-term resignations, and more efficient onboarding processes. The roadmap is now a key component of the chapter’s recruitment and succession planning efforts.
SUMMARY: The Greater Atlanta Chapter developed a comprehensive Chapter Leadership Roadmap to clarify the expectations, responsibilities, and time commitments required for serving on the chapter board. This initiative responded to member feedback requesting greater transparency about leadership roles and was designed to help potential board members make informed decisions about their involvement. As a result, the chapter saw increased interest in leadership positions, improved board participation rates, reduced mid-term resignations, and more efficient onboarding processes. The roadmap is now a key component of the chapter’s recruitment and succession planning efforts.
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Greater Atlanta - SOS Submission Form
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Greater Atlanta - Roadmap
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YEAR: 2025
YEAR: 2025
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SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER: Pre-Term Virtual Kick-off: Strengthening Chapter Leadership and Strategy
SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER: Pre-Term Virtual Kick-off: Strengthening Chapter Leadership and Strategy
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The South Florida Chapter created a President’s Virtual Kick-off Strategy Meeting to strengthen governance, expand leadership capacity, and align the board on strategic goals before the start of the 2024–2025 term. By expanding VP and director roles, increasing committee engagement, and involving past presidents, the chapter fostered a highly collaborative, inclusive, and interactive virtual session. The meeting set the stage for a stronger, more engaged board, with clear initiatives, 100 percent executive participation, and a roadmap for the year ahead.
The South Florida Chapter created a President’s Virtual Kick-off Strategy Meeting to strengthen governance, expand leadership capacity, and align the board on strategic goals before the start of the 2024–2025 term. By expanding VP and director roles, increasing committee engagement, and involving past presidents, the chapter fostered a highly collaborative, inclusive, and interactive virtual session. The meeting set the stage for a stronger, more engaged board, with clear initiatives, 100 percent executive participation, and a roadmap for the year ahead.
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South Florida - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2025
YEAR: 2025
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NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER: Using Instagram to Promote Board Roles
NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER: Using Instagram to Promote Board Roles
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SUMMARY: To promote the chapter election process, introduce chapter members to board members, and target a broader audience for the chapter, the board used Instagram to create visibility. Board members had set questions to answer in addition to an open Q&A for viewers who had follow-up questions. These posts generated content for the chapter’s website and newsletter, and the use of the social media platform increased the chapter’s brand awareness within the New York City area.
SUMMARY: To promote the chapter election process, introduce chapter members to board members, and target a broader audience for the chapter, the board used Instagram to create visibility. Board members had set questions to answer in addition to an open Q&A for viewers who had follow-up questions. These posts generated content for the chapter’s website and newsletter, and the use of the social media platform increased the chapter’s brand awareness within the New York City area.
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New York City - SOS Submission Form
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New York City - Instagram Post Examples
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YEAR: 2018
YEAR: 2018
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CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER: Vetting Process for Board Members
CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER: Vetting Process for Board Members
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SUMMARY: To ensure the chapter was placing candidates into the right positions, the chapter used Survey Monkey to create an application. The chapter reviews the submissions and contacts references to get further information about the potential board member. Through the application process, the chapter ensures it provides information about the position itself so that applicants understand the role, which ultimately decreases mid-year turnover.
SUMMARY: To ensure the chapter was placing candidates into the right positions, the chapter used Survey Monkey to create an application. The chapter reviews the submissions and contacts references to get further information about the potential board member. Through the application process, the chapter ensures it provides information about the position itself so that applicants understand the role, which ultimately decreases mid-year turnover.
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Chattanooga - SOS Submission Form
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Chattanooga - Reference Email
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Chattanooga - Board Member Candidate Form
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YEAR: 2017
YEAR: 2017
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CENTRAL IOWA CHAPTER: Volunteer Management
CENTRAL IOWA CHAPTER: Volunteer Management
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SUMMARY: The chapter formed a committee that was made up of a group of members who wanted to get actively involved in the chapter. Their main need was to seek out members to get involved with the Networking Committee and become involved with the organization through volunteering.
SUMMARY: The chapter formed a committee that was made up of a group of members who wanted to get actively involved in the chapter. Their main need was to seek out members to get involved with the Networking Committee and become involved with the organization through volunteering.
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Central Iowa – SOS Submission Form
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Central Iowa – Chapter Meeting Schedule
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Central Iowa – Future Topic Speakers
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Central Iowa – Volunteer Thank You Email
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Central Iowa – December Meeting Evaluations
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YEAR: 2009
YEAR: 2009
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SACRAMENTO CHAPTER: New Volunteer Recruiting
SACRAMENTO CHAPTER: New Volunteer Recruiting
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SUMMARY: The Sacramento chapter posted ads on Volunteer Match, JobCrank.com, and LinkedIn. The chapter received over 10 responses and many of those qualified to interview for open associate positions. Associate positions are assistants to directors with the intention of progression into the director’s role the following chapter year.
SUMMARY: The Sacramento chapter posted ads on Volunteer Match, JobCrank.com, and LinkedIn. The chapter received over 10 responses and many of those qualified to interview for open associate positions. Associate positions are assistants to directors with the intention of progression into the director’s role the following chapter year.
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Sacramento - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2009
YEAR: 2009
