Board Governance Workshop Series

Achieving a High Performing Board

In Person or Webinar

Offered Monthly - FREE for Members

Nonprofit boards have the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the organizations they lead. Does every member of your board understand their legal obligations, basic responsibilities, and duties? It doesn't matter if you have served on a board for years or if you are serving on a board for the first time, this one hour course will help you with whatever stage of board development you are at with your organization. The following will be addressed:

3 legal responsibilities of a nonprofit board
10 basic responsibilities of a nonprofit board
Key tasks the board should undertake

Past workshop participant comment: "It is a great overview of responsibilities of board members. For newcomers it's enlightening for experienced board members it's a reminder of all their responsibilities."

To see when it is offered next and to register - click here

"All Hands on Deck" Moving your Board from Better to Best

(Part 2 of Achieving a High Performing Board)

Offered Every Other Month

You know you have an understanding of board members roles and their tasks related to the success of your organization but you want to move your board from Good To Great. This workshop will help you take a closer look at the steps your board should take to guarantee it is doing its job well and efficiently. Learn how to motivate your board to become fully involved in promoting your mission and governing your organization. Attend this workshop if you:

Aren't sure what "higher level" conversations your board should be having
Your board meetings always run over by an hour and you’ve only gotten through half your agenda
You know what your board should be doing but are not quite sure how to keep them motivated and on track
Are overwhelmed with committee work and what feels like micromanaging

Board Chair Training
(Suggested Prerequisite: Achieving a high Performing Board)

Offered Twice a Year

Leading a nonprofit board requires more than just following an agenda. It is important for the Board Chair to provide mission driven direction and leadership.

Many times when Board Chairs are elected they are not given the directions needed to guide the nonprofit organization. This workshop will help the Board Chair understand their roles and responsibilities designed to help better perform their duties.

Engaging Your Board In Fundraising

Offered Quarterly

Do you wish your board members:

Were more active in the your organizations fundraising efforts?
Understood their role in the fundraising process?

I don't have a magic potion - but I do have solid tools that you can use to help engage your board in the fundraising process.

You will learn how to:

Help board members overcome the fear of "the ask"
Teach board members how to tell the story of your organization
Train your board to friend raise and fund raise
Set clear expectations and goals so your Board understands what is expected

Making the Most of Your Monthly Board Meeting

Offered Annually

Board meetings are essential to any successful organization. Learn what you can do to make your board meetings effective and efficient and, the one meeting everyone will want to attend.

You will learn about tools, tips, and a basic knowledge base to help you run effective board meetings. Well run meetings lead to increased participation and productivity.

This workshop will provide:

A basic understanding of Roberts Rules of Order
Agendas and their uses
10 steps to an effective meeting

“This Board’s for You”
The Essentials of Identifying, Recruiting and Training Board Members

Suggested Prerequisite: Achieving a high Performing Board

In Person or Webinar

Offered Every Other Month

Do you know who your next board member is? The key to effective governance is the right mix of talent and expertise. However, recruiting board members can be a daunting task. Learn the steps to board recruitment and orientation that can be more productive, and lead to better results.

In this workshop you will learn:

The importance of recruiting board members based on their skills and how to identify the skills necessary to accomplish the organization’s mission
Where to look for the best board members (you won’t have to look too far)
How to communicate expectations
How to effectively train new members
How to keep board members engaged and effective

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