How to Attract Nonprofit Board Members
How do you attract nonprofit board members? GrantWatch has some important information to share about finding the perfect candidate for your nonprofit board. The first and perhaps most important step is to determine who you want to approach to serve as a board member. One of your best sources of potential new board members is likely to come from your existing board members. However, whether you are starting from scratch or already a have board in place, you want people who share values that align with your organization’s mission. Find individuals who share the passion of current board members in doing the work necessary to fulfill the organization’s mission (to achieve the goal or objective of the nonprofit).
Next, initiate contact. Ask for a meeting to gauge their interest and tell them your narrative story–how your nonprofit came to be. A Nominating Committee should conduct interviews from diverse professional backgrounds to vet your candidates. Clearly outline the role and expectations and decide whether to open applications to all or select specific individuals. Foster a friendly and inviting atmosphere for new board members and make them feel welcome. You’ll come to find that working with fresh faces brings new perspectives, and now that the board is in place, the real work can begin.
Speaking of getting down to the business of nonprofit work, GrantWatch is doing everything possible to have funding available by providing a list of popular, current nonprofit grants. In addition, GrantWatch has close to 4,000 grants in its Community Services grant listing category.
Community Service Grants
1. Community-Based Programs Related to Food and Nutrition!
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Focus areas include food access, nutrition education, and cooking skills. This includes select urban agricultural programs that have a clear community focus and develop entrepreneurial skills to help individuals participate in the farm-to-fork economy.
2. Responses to Victims of Crime!
Grants to USA and territories community-based organizations and NGOs for programs that provide culturally specific responses to victims of crime. Funding is intended to provide victim support in ways that honor and address the culturally specific needs of women in the Black community.
3. Groups for Local Conservation Efforts!
In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country.
4. Develop Business Management Skills!
Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship.
5. Improve Public Health in Eligible Communities!
Grants to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions to improve public health for residents in eligible communities.
6. Economic Literacy Projects!
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues
7. Grants to Benefit the Community!
Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple states for affordable housing, neighborhood stability, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, small business development, education, workforce development, community health and well-being, access to arts and culture, and community cohesion.
8. Arts Programs for Individuals with Disabilities!
Up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit arts organizations in multiple states to make arts programs more inclusive of artists and audiences with disabilities. Funding is available for museums, visual arts and music organizations, theater companies, and community cultural organizations.
9. Community Events that Promote Reading
Grants up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal entities, school districts, libraries, and museums for community programs to promote reading.
10. Grants for Projects Addressing Poverty!
Lastly, grants to nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes to employ volunteers for projects addressing poverty issues in communities with large low-income populations. Anti-poverty programs will include the core principles of community empowerment, sustainable solutions, and capacity building.
The Bottom Line
Ready to strengthen your nonprofit board and drive your mission forward? Visit GrantWatch today to discover funding opportunities that empower your organization to make an even greater impact!
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