Don’t be bashful about joining a board for career growth, but... w/ Johnette Gindling

This week on I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members, we are speaking with Johnette Gindling, President and CEO of the Space Coast Health Foundation.

Johnette brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast as she has sat on a number of boards and been a board chair, on top of being the President and CEO of a foundation.

Some major takeaways from this episode are:

1. Don't be bashful about joining a board for career growth purposes... but don't join a board you are not willing to give time and effort to.
2. Staff spends a lot of time putting together board packets for board meetings. Be respectful of everyone's effort and be prepared when attending board meetings.
3. When recruiting new board members, think about a potential board members "fit" within the team.

Hurricane Ian Relief:

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Employee Relief Fund:

“To provide financial assistance to qualified SMH employees who are adversely affected by Hurricane Ian.”

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund:

“To provide recovery support to the Suncoast Region in response to a natural disaster. The fund will allow investments in long-term, long-range programs to sustain our agencies after initial emergency relief is provided.”

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund:

“This Fund will focus on medium- and long-term recovery needs such as rebuilding homes and livelihoods, meeting the unique needs of vulnerable communities, and supporting mental health services.”

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund:

“Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fund will support those most devastated. We will prioritize health and human services needs primarily in southern Sarasota County including Venice, hard-hit North Port, Englewood, Charlotte County, Lee County, and DeSoto County.”

 

Timestamps:

00:00: Hurricane Ian Relief

00:17: Intro starts

00:55: Interview starts

01:27: How do you decide which organization you want to be on the board of and involved in?

03:35: Understanding Board finances without a finance background

06:15: A board members obligation to learn

09:34: Qualities of an effective board member from the CEO perspective

11:19: Read the organization’s by-laws before joining the board!

12:50: How do you identify future board members?

15:09: As a CEO, don't take for granted the importance of social time for your board

15:53: CEO and Board Chair role and relationship

18:50: As a CEO, keeping your board up to date

20:10: What are some characteristics of an effective and ineffective board member?

22:53: Boards are entitled to any information they want

24:00: As a board member, what makes for an effective board meeting?

27:24: As a CEO, getting calls after a board meeting?

28:23: The importance of communication between board meetings

30:25: What advice would you give to young people when joining a board?

32:04: What advice would you give to someone thinking about being Board Chair?

34:30: Recapping with Read

 

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