Asking influential leaders to join your board can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re asking someone you greatly admire. Approaching them with the right strategy will put them at ease, entice them to listen, and most importantly, convince them to consider joining your board.
Below, six nonprofit executives from Forbes Nonprofit Council share their experiences asking leaders to join their boards, as well as serving on the boards of other organizations. Here’s their best advice for approaching influential leaders with confidence and preparedness.
Forbes Nonprofit Council