Abstract Unleash the board's brain to survive the recession From The Board Doctor: Let your board overstep their bounds from time to time Combine committee functions, or keep them separate? Obtain insight into board member wants, needs Gather financial records for special meeting of the board Discuss strategic questions with the board during an economic storm Remember these board communication essentials Funding News Microsoft and Feeding America fight hunger Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Curricula Grant Program Herb Block Foundation's Defending Basic Freedoms Program Shell Marine Habitat supports Alaska conservation projects Tips From The Trenches Give the board a first‐person view Two fundraising writing tips for the recession Don't let the board neglect its own HR function Define minimal job requirements Board marketing takes on new importance Ask these questions to determine board members' viewpoints Supplement to Board & Administrator for Board Members Cutting operational expenses? Turn that job over to your administrator Tell your story to elected officials to weather the financial storm Treat your board service as serious business Ensure board's strategic goals have space on your agenda Define board and exec roles in policy