4 Common Misconceptions about joining a Nonprofit Board

In this episode of I 501(c) You - The Podcast for Nonprofit Board Members, we are debunking 4 common misconceptions about joining a nonprofit board of directors. 

When you are so entrenched in a topic, it is easy to forget that there are people that believe the barrier to entry is higher than it really is. With this episode, we debunk some of the common misconceptions about joining a nonprofit board to help you realize joining a nonprofit board is more attainable than you think. We also address what we believe you need in order to serve a nonprofit organization by joining a nonprofit board of directors.

We want to help nonprofit board members be the best they can be so they can utilize their resources to assist their organizations to the fullest. We believe that one way we can assist in this endeavor is to encourage more people to get interested in serving an organization through joining their board of directors. Please share this episode with someone who you think should join a nonprofit board of directors, but is worried about one of these common misconceptions.

If there are other concerns about joining a nonprofit board that you want addressed, reach out to us via the contact form on our website and we would be happy to address your concern.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Misconceptions about being on a nonprofit board

01:15 - Misconception #1: You need to be rich and I need to fundraise

03:00 - Misconception #2: I need to be in the latter half of my career or older

04:11 - Misconception #3: I am not qualified to oversee the organization’s mission

05:05 - Misconception #4: I don't have many connections or I am not well known in the community

06:10 - What does someone need to be on a nonprofit board?

06:35 - #1: Passion for the mission

07:20 - #2: Connection to the organization

08:00 - Conclusion

 

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