Contents: WHY IS ORIENTATION IMPORTANT? * Give Nonprofit Board Members Insight into Importance of Board Service * Educate Members about Missions, Future Plans * Develop Good Relations and Communications * WHAT DOES ORIENTATION ENTAIL? * Start Orientation Before Appointment of Nonprofit Board Members * Conduct Effective Nonprofit Board Orientation Sessions * WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE IN YOUR ORIENTATION KIT? * Welcome Nonprofit Board Members to Organization * Give Nonprofit Board Members Specifics to Clarify Their Roles/Responsibilities * Bring Nonprofit Board Members Up to Speed with Organization * Prepare Nonprofit Board Members for First Meeting * Putting Together Your Orientation Manual or Packet * ONGOING ORIENTATION CAN ENHANCE NONPROFIT BOARD PERFORMANCE * Education is Key to Developing Nonprofit Board * Evaluation Benefits Individuals and Whole Board * Review and Improve Orientation Regularly'