Give a new member what they need to govern in months instead of years, so every addition strengthens the board.
| Item | Ready? |
|---|---|
| The mission, in the board's own words, and the current priorities | |
| The board's job and the governing-managing line (the Partnership Agreement) | |
| The last year of financials and the current budget, with someone to walk them through it | |
| The bylaws and the board's own policies | |
| A who-is-who: board, officers, executive, and how they work together | |
| What is expected of them: give, get, govern, and time |
The test: a new member should be able to ask a real governing question by their second or third meeting. If they are still just listening after six months, the onboarding failed.
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