Robert Harris CAE, The NonProfit Center 
(www.nonprofitcenter.com ) bob@rchcae.com
Bob talked about:
Proficiencies of a Good AE
1. Board Development
2. Association management
3. Strategic Direction
Board Orientation: Building their team, Inventory of resources, Common Association Functions check list, Laminated Guide.
Association Management: Documents; Mandatory, Should have, Nice for healthy association; IRS Policy Guide
Strategic Direction: Plan, Mission, Vision, Goals, Strategies.
** Board members need training (Orientation) to become effective Directors.
How often- every year,
How Long of a meeting- 90 minutes to 3 hours,
Who to invite- all BOD members, committee chairs and even future leaders.
Who presents- the AE/Eo + President, Lawyer re:AntiTrust, Accountant re:how to read, financial state of assoc.
What do you give them – Mission Statement, Articles of Incorporation, ByLaws, Policies and a yellow highlighter.
Time frame 30% About the Assoc, 30% Board Roles, 15% Protecting the Assoc, 25% Strategic Direction
Leadership Pipeline (new Article) What do we do to build leaders <Put it in Strat Plan!>
1. Board Orientation
2. Pose the question – ASK!
3. Leadership Academy/Course
4. Young Professionals Group
5. Leadership Handbook
What is in the Leadership HandBook?? {on page 10 in Bobs Handout on Flash Drive}
Bob spends a lot of time talking about Non Profit Association IRS Laws. Our association is NOT a nonprofit.
But the 990 form would be interesting to read.
go to www.irs.gov and search the “New 990″.
The IRS website says: The Board is in charge of Governance decisions on behalf of the organization,
its shareholders and members.
The CEO is the person who has ultimate responsibility for implementing the decisions of the Board of Directors.
Every member of a BOD needs to be able to articulate the Mission Statement.
(Mission= who we are, who we serve, what we offer) [alignment w/the NAR mission statement]
Suggests putting association Mission Statement on the back of AE Business Card. On the back of
name tent cards, on the wall of the board room.
Strategic Plan = give it to the members. Be proud of it. Make a pretty handout/pamphlet for
members, stakeholders, chambers.
Board Responsibilities
1. Determine Mission and purpose
2. Select the Chief paid Executive Officer
3. Support CEO and asses performance
4. Ensure effective organizational planning
5. Ensure adequate resources
6. Resource and financial oversight
7. Determine, monitor and enhance programs+services
8. Promote organizations image
9. Ensure legal and ethical integrity
10. Recruit+ Orient new BOD members and assess Board performance.
The BOD has 3 Duties: Care- care and judgement in making decisions on behalf of organization interests
Loyalty- to be faithful to the organization, avoiding conflicts of interests
Obedience- comply with governing documents
