Date & Time: November 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST)

Location: Zoom

Cost: OKCNP PRO & Essential Members- $90 | Non-members - $180

Description: A strong, diverse, and strategically aligned board is essential for nonprofit success—but too often, board recruitment relies on the same limited networks. This 3-hour workshop helps nonprofit leaders and board development committees move beyond traditional methods to discover and engage new board talent that brings fresh perspectives, community relevance, and needed expertise.

Grounded in nonprofit best practices and equity-driven leadership, this session explores how to define ideal board composition based on organizational needs, expand your recruitment pipeline, and authentically connect with underrepresented leaders. Participants will learn how to use tools like board matrices, position descriptions, and value alignment assessments, while fostering a culture of inclusion that supports long-term engagement and impact.

This workshop is ideal for executive directors, board chairs, governance committees, and anyone involved in nonprofit board development and recruitment.

Participants will leave equipped to:

• Identify gaps in current board composition and articulate desired competencies, demographics, and lived experiences.

• Use a board matrix to align recruitment with organizational strategy and community representation.

• Develop inclusive outreach strategies to engage candidates beyond current networks.

• Craft compelling, mission-aligned board role descriptions and recruitment messages.

• Understand the connection between board diversity, equity, and effective governance.

• Avoid common pitfalls and tokenism in board recruitment efforts.

• Establish onboarding and support practices that retain new board members and foster inclusive participation.

• Commit to intentional, year-round recruitment as part of overall board development strategy.