Assignment:
You are invited to join the Governing Board of a nonprofit organization that does work in an area of interest to you. Flattered, your first inclination is to say "yes." But, being a prudent prospective board member, you seek to learn certain things about the organization and its board before saying "yes" or "no."
To prepare for this Assignment, consider how you would go about your decision.
Write in 2 to 3 pages:
Your Assignment is to determine what you would need to know, who you would like to talk to, and what documents you would like to review before responding to your invitation. Detail your assessment and the rationale behind your decision.