Writing a Board Bio

So what does it take to write your board bio? It is a summary of your professional life that helps position you for board roles. It tells a personal story, and must first describe what you’ve done that would make you a great fit to be on a board. This could include:

• What areas do you consider yourself an expert?
• Have you been recognized in your field through awards and accolades?
• Any life experiences that would make you stand out in your field?

Additional information can include:

-Introduction and outline of most current experience

-Relevant experience in your specific industry

-How you drive an organization’s purpose and direction

-How you drive an organization’s financial decisions

-Past board experience

Being a board member is a very important responsibility. Board members are involved with some or all of the most critical decisions of an organization, including the following:

• The organization’s mission and vision
• The organization’s purpose in its direction
• The hiring, monitoring, and evaluation of Chief Executive Officers
• The organization’s financial decisions
• Setting the future direction to meet the organization’s goals and objectives
• Enhancing the organization by strengthening their programs and/or services

People that are selected for board roles have had success in their job and can drive the direction of the board. Some of the key roles being seeked out include:

• IT
• Current and past Executive
• Financial expert

Let the writers at We Write Bios help tell your story! Give us a call at 818.488.1543 or email us at hello@wewritebios.com.