Board Recruitment Pitch

You are recruiting a board member for a nonprofit. Write a pitch that attracts the right person.

=== CONTEXT ===
Organization: {{ORG}}
Board Need: {{NEED}} (what skills or connections are you looking for?)
Prospect: {{PROSPECT}}
Their Background: {{BACKGROUND}}
Why Them: {{WHY}}
Current Board Size: {{SIZE}}
Term Length: {{TERM}}
Meeting Frequency: {{FREQUENCY}}

=== THE PITCH ===

**Opening email/message:**

Subject: "An invitation I hope you'll consider"

"Dear [Name],

I'm reaching out with an invitation that I think might be meaningful for both of us.

I'm [Your Name], [Your Title] at [Org]. We [one-sentence mission]. [One-sentence impact: "Last year, we served X people..."]

I've been following your work in [their field/community involvement/professional achievements], and I believe your expertise in [specific skill] would be invaluable to our board of directors. Specifically, we're looking for someone who can help us with [specific need — fundraising, financial oversight, legal guidance, marketing strategy, community connections].

I'd love 30 minutes of your time to share more about the organization and what board service involves. No pressure and no commitment — just a conversation.

Are you free [suggest 2-3 specific times]?

Warm regards,
[Name]
[Title]
[Phone]"

=== THE MEETING ===

**Structure (30 minutes):**

**5 min — Build rapport**
Learn about THEM first. What are they passionate about? What organizations are they involved with?

**10 min — Tell your story**
- Organization's origin and mission
- Current programs and impact (bring 1-2 stories)
- Where the org is headed (vision, growth)
- Why you love this work

**10 min — The board role**
Be TRANSPARENT about expectations:

"Here's what board service at [Org] looks like:

**Time commitment:**
- [X] board meetings per year ([monthly/quarterly]), [in-person/virtual]
- Committee work: [X] hours per month
- Annual retreat: [date/duration]
- Special events: [X] per year
- Total: roughly [X] hours per month

**Financial commitment:**
- Personal give/get of $[amount] per year
- This can be your own gift, funds you raise from others, or a combination
- We believe every board member should give — the amount matters less than the act

**Other expectations:**
- Serve as an ambassador for the org
- Use your network to open doors
- Provide [specific expertise] guidance
- Attend [X]% of meetings minimum
- Serve on at least one committee

**What you'll gain:**
- Direct involvement in [meaningful work]
- Community leadership and visibility
- Professional network expansion
- Board governance experience
- The satisfaction of making a difference"

**5 min — Questions and next steps**
- Answer their questions honestly
- If interested: "I'll send you our board handbook and arrange a meeting with our Board Chair."
- If not ready: "I completely understand. Can I keep you updated on our work? You may find the right time later."

=== BOARD EXPECTATIONS DOCUMENT ===

Provide a written summary:

**[ORG] BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS**

**Term:** [X] years, renewable for [X] terms
**Meetings:** [Frequency], [location], [duration]
**Committees:** Each board member serves on at least one
**Financial commitment:** Annual give/get of $[X]
**Attendance:** Minimum [X]% of meetings
**Events:** Attend [X] events per year
**Ambassador role:** Represent [Org] positively in the community
**Fiduciary duty:** Review financials, approve budget, ensure legal compliance
**Conflict of interest:** Annual disclosure required

=== FOLLOW-UP ===

If they're interested:
1. Send board handbook and recent annual report
2. Schedule a meeting with the Board Chair
3. Invite to attend a board meeting as an observer
4. Formal nomination by the Governance Committee
5. Board vote
6. Orientation and onboarding

If they decline:
- Thank them genuinely
- Ask if they'd be willing to serve in another capacity (advisory, committee, volunteer, donor)
- Keep the relationship warm — they may say yes later

=== OUTPUT ===
Complete recruitment pitch email + meeting script + board expectations document + follow-up plan.