About Board Candidates
Nominating committees are always keeping an eye on potential board members. They search online for people interested in the position such as LinkedIn and BoardnetUSA. They also reach out to their networks – staff members, donors, volunteers and members – to see if they have anyone who may be interested.
When searching for candidates the nominating committee must to consider what qualities they are looking for in an individual board member. They want someone capable of providing a solid strategic leadership and have the right mix of knowledge and experience to help guide the organization.
You can find the most suitable candidates by assessing their enthusiasm and commitment to your cause. If they are passionate about your cause, they will likely make decisions that are in line with the mission, and Board Candidates they will have the drive to continue pushing forward.
School board candidates, especially in district elections, generally compete against other qualified candidates. They must be able to differentiate themselves from their competitors in any way, whether that’s coming up with a catchy slogan or presenting a strategy on how they intend to improve the schools in their district.
Boards should also take into consideration the personal qualities of the candidate, including confidence in themselves, self-confidence, high standard of ethics and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness for the candidate to pose difficult questions. It is also important that the candidate is able to complete the duties required of a member of a board.