Onboarding of New Development Board Members

Existing development board members (including Development Director) can nominate new board members.

Once nominated, the Development Director and outgoing Development Board chair (or appointed replacement) will interview the nominated candidate.

1. If the Board Chair cannot make the meeting, a replacement from the board can be chosen.
2. This interview process should be focused on ensuring that the candidate has a thorough understanding of
• The Mission, Vision, and Work of Safe Families of Children of WI
• The Expectations of the Role They’re Being Asked to Serve In

(See Job Description)

1. Their Expectations
1. What their role is (and isn’t).
2. The meeting schedule and time commitment.
2. Their Term of Service
1. Two Years for new board members.

After reviewing the Interview Synopsis, the Development Board will either:

1. Discuss and make a decision via email on whether or not to add the candidate to the board.
2. Discuss and make a decision at the next board meeting on whether or not to add the candidate to the board.