Board of Regents Resource Web

Seminar of October 28, 2005

The documents on this page are those shared with the Board of Regents by Boris Frank who facilitated  a day-long seminar with the BOR on October 28, 2005.
These documents are being shared here with the permission of Mr. Frank.

A summary of some of the policies and procedures identified by Mr. Frank as suggestions for the BOR to consider developing can be found HERE.  This document also summarizes the progress being made on drafting and approving these policies. 

Board Self Assessment This was the survey instrument/questionnaire used by Mr. Frank prior to his meeting with us.
Successful Management This is the handout received during the seminar that was used as a guide for that day's discussion.
Board Evaluation of Seminar A graphical evaluation of the BOR's evaluation of the seminar.
Seminar Notes Notes taken over the course of the one day seminar.

Sample policies, guidelines, and handbooks forwarded by Mr. Frank after October 28.

Board Job Description  
Disclosure Statement A sample form for the disclosure of gifts received.
Fundraising Strategy As sample strategy for conducting a capital campaign. 
Accelerated Planning Model A brief description plus a one-day agenda for conducting an initial strategic planning meeting.
Asking for a Pledge A "script" for soliciting pledges/donations for charitable purposes.
Volunteer Handbook A sample handbook to be used by volunteers working for a non-profit.
Conflict of Interest Statement of Ethical Conduct
Donor Bill of Rights Privacy and Confidentiality 
Ethical Fundraising