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Board Onboarding Packet

A new director should receive this packet before or at their first board meeting.

Contents

  1. Welcome letter from the Chair
  2. Bylaws and key policies:
  3. Code of Ethics
  4. Conflict of Interest Policy
  5. Whistleblower Policy
  6. Document Retention Policy
  7. Gift Acceptance Policy
  8. Strategic plan summary — see ../../blueprint/launch-blueprint.md
  9. Most recent financial statements + budget — see ../../finance/
  10. Board calendar + meeting expectations
  11. Board member job description
  12. Director duties — duty of loyalty, care, obedience
  13. Committee structure + opportunities
  14. Communication norms
  15. Director questionnaire (skills, conflicts, bio)