Adobe Board Service 101 - September 2017
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The document provides a comprehensive overview of nonprofit board service, detailing the roles and responsibilities of board members, the benefits of serving on a board, and resources available for training and support. It outlines key responsibilities such as mission determination, financial oversight, and strategic planning, while also listing ways to find board opportunities. Additionally, it includes current board openings and scheduled webinars for further learning.
Adobe Board Service 101 - September 2017
- 1. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Board Service 101 Corporate Responsibility | September 2017
- 2. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. A little about me…
- 3. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Introduction To: Benefits of Board Service Roles & Responsibilities Hats We Wear Seeking Board Service Resources
- 4. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Why board service? Benefits to the Employee Benefits to the Corporation Benefits to the Nonprofit
- 5. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential.
- 6. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. BOARD ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Set Organizational Direction Ensure Necessary Resources Provide Oversight
- 7. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. 10 BASIC BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Determine mission and purpose. 2. Select the chief executive. 3. Support and evaluate the chief executive. 4. Ensure effective planning. 5. Monitor and strengthen programs and services. 6. Ensure adequate financial resources. 7. Protect assets and provide financial oversight. 8. Build a competent board. 9. Ensure legal and ethical integrity. 10. Enhance the organization’s public standing.
- 8. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. CORPORATE AND NONPROFIT BOARDS Feature For-Profit Corporations Nonprofit Board Structure Board of Directors Only required for publicly-traded companies Legally required Committee requirements Audit committee required by Sarbanes- Oxley Act No federal-level requirement for an audit committee; some state-level requirements Growth and Sustainability Growth Often funded through debt or equity instruments, sometimes by reinvesting earnings If growth funding is present, source is generally donors (as opposed to debt) Cash Restrictions on use are limited, generally speaking Frequent restrictions on use and very often not flexible
- 9. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Provide Oversight
- 10. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS Insurance Advocacy Financial
- 11. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. *Susan Kenney Stevens
- 12. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS What? Why? How? How does this serve our mission? How does it fit our strategic goals? What is our capacity? What does success look like? Why is this important right now? Why should we consider other options?
- 13. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Ensure Necessary Resources CEO Board Members Supporters Policies Planning Board Giving Prospecting Cultivation Stewardship
- 14. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. HATS WE WEAR Legal Ambassador Volunteer
- 15. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Create & Review Policy CEO/ED Hiring & Oversight Connections to Funding Financial Due Diligence Board Recruitment & Retention Policy Questions Staff Hiring & Oversight Develops, Implements, & Oversees Programs Chief Fundraiser Operations Reporting Strategic Plan Fundraising Plan/Strategies Evaluation Board Meeting Prep SHARED LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (STAFF)
- 16. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. OBSERVATION MICROMANAGEMENT ATTENDANCE LEADERSHIPED E N G A G E M E N T BOARD ENGAGEMENT
- 17. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. What qualities do you look for when joining a nonprofit board? ü Alignment and passion for mission ü Clarity of expectations ü Financial investment ü Board terms & limits ü Type of board ü Organizational lifecycle stage ü Board size, demographics
- 18. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Finding Board Opportunities 1) Organizations where you currently volunteer 2) Colleagues 3) Organization and networking events 4) Hands On Network (volunteer centers) 5) Statewide Nonprofit Association 6) LinkedIn 7) Professional Associations/Alumni Groups 8) Inside Adobe
- 19. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. BoardSource Support BoardSource membership § Ask-an-Expert email service § 101 and 201 Webinars § Online Learning Center The Business Professional’s Guide to Nonprofit Board Service § Training & consulting § Board Assessments § BoardSource Leadership Forum § Publications Additional ResourcesResources Included
- 20. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Mark Your Calendar! Oct 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm PST Board Service 201: Board Ambassadorship: Ensuring Necessary Resources Nov 9 10:00am - 12:00pm PST Board Service 201: Social Media & Governance
- 21. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Adobe Support Board Service Grant Program Matching Grants Impact@Adobe Providing grant funding to support employees serving on the board of a nonprofit organization Matching our employees’ donations of time, cash, or securities to eligible nonprofit organizations and schools Create fundraising pages for your organization and record your volunteer hours
- 22. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Current Board Openings § A+D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA § Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah § Children Now (Board member or Leadership Council member) in Oakland, CA § Citizen Schools (National and Regional Board Level) § Family Supportive Housing in San Jose, CA § The Fit Kids Foundation in Redwood City, CA § HomeFirst in San Jose, CA § Junior League of Salt Lake City, UT § Kara in Palo Alto, CA § The Sharing Place in Salt Lake City, UT § Solar Rollers in Carbondale, CO
- 23. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential.
- 24. © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe Confidential. Emily Davis, MNM President, Emily Davis Consulting Senior Governance Consultant, BoardSource (720) 515-0581 emily@emilydavisconsulting.com emilydavisconsulting.com