Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Qualified Individuals

In searching for qualified people to become members of the board, it is a good idea for the founder of an NPO to search for those who are professionals in their areas of study, research, or work. Those who are already invested in a particular area of interest are the most likely to benefit by association, and may have the most reason to join the organizational structure. Even the newest and smallest NPOs are based on a worthwhile foundation, and many professionals are looking to donate their time and energy to a worthy cause. Attracting the talents of professionals in the area of focus of a particular NPO can mean the difference between that organization’s success and failure. Finding these individuals can be a daunting, but necessary task.