Start an Advisory Board

Learn about various advisory board “models” or “structures” with differentiated goals for each, to help you start the best board for your academy needs. This section also features guides on how to run and manage an advisory board meeting, set advisory board roles and responsibilities, and operate an effective advisory board.

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Introduction to Advisory Boards NAF Advisory Board Orientation Series: Part 1	This video will introduce you to what a NAF advisory board is, why they're important to NAF’s educational design, and how members play a key...	View	Video
Advisory Boards and Work-Based Learning NAF Advisory Board Orientation Series: Part 2	This video will help viewers understand the importance of work-based learning in a young person’s life and how advisory boards play a key...	View	Educator\|Partner\|Video
Advisory Board By-Laws	Editable Word template of recommended by-laws for an advisory board.	View	Templates\|Activity\|Educator\|Partner
Advisory Board Invitation Letter	Editable Word template of a letter you can use to invite people to your advisory board.	View	Educator\|Templates\|Partner
Advisory Board Meeting Agenda	Use this sample meeting agenda to see topics for a general advisory board meeting.	View	Activity\|Templates\|Educator\|Partner
Advisory Board Meeting Minutes	Use this sample advisory board meeting minutes template to capture discussion items, key decisions, next steps, and more.	View	Activity\|Checklists\|Templates\|Forms\|Partner\|Educator
Advisory Board Thank You Letter	Show apprecitation for an advisory board member by using this template to thank them on behalf of NAF.	View	Activity\|Templates\|Educator\|Partner
Advisory Board Roles & Responsibilities	Learn about the various roles and responsibilities required in an advisory board.	View	Guides\|Educator\|Partner
Fundraising & Grant Resources	We've compiled vetted tips and resources to help your advisory board's fundraising and grant efforts in one document.	View	Guides\|Educator\|Partner
Grant Proposal Language	Use this expert guide to help you through developing a grant proposal for your advisory board's fundraising efforts.	View	Activity\|Guides\|Templates\|Educator\|Partner
Grant Proposal Langauge for Email Appeals	Use this guide to help you develop grant proposals or appeals via email to help your board's fundraising efforts.	View	Activity\|Guides\|Templates\|Partner\|Educator
How to Operate an Effective Advisory Board	This resource outlines the best practices used by the most effective advisory boards to ensure meaningful impact.	View	Guides\|Educator\|Partner
How to Orient Advisory Board Members	It’s critical to orient new advisory board members to their role. Use this document to develop an orientation process and effectively...	View	Guides\|Educator\|Partner
Partner Interest Survey	Easy-to-use form to gauge new partner interest in work-based learning activities and/or advisory board involvement.	View	Activity\|Forms\|Templates\|Educator\|Partner
Recruiting New Advisory Board Partners	How to recruit new members and partners using recommended best practices from high-performing advisory boards.	View	Guides\|Partner\|Educator
Tips for Recognizing Advisory Board Members	Use these tips to encourage and nurture advisory board members to ensure board sustainability and continued community impact.	View	Guides\|Educator\|Partner
How to Manage Virtual Advisory Board Meetings	NAF created this checklist to support academies and advisory boards who want to manage and run virtual meetings.	View	Partner\|Educator\|Checklists\|Guides
Strategic Planning Meeting Agenda	Use this agenda template with suggested topics for your next advisory board strategic planning meeting or planning retreat.	View	Partner\|Educator\|Activity\|Templates
Preparing a SWOT Analysis for your Advisory Board	In preparation for a strategic planning meeting, complete a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to help assess your...	View	Activity\|Templates\|Partner\|Educator
Recruitment Event Invitation	Use this template when you need to send out a recruitment event invitation.	View	Templates\|Educator\|Partner
Strategic Plan Template	Build a comprehensive Advisory Board with these steps including goals, action items, and more.	View	Partner\|Educator\|Templates\|Checklists\|Guides