Functional Board Leadership Series
Real Conversation. Practical Solutions. Better Board Leadership.
Session One - Board Leadership: Governance, Partnership & Accountability
Serving as a board officer can be one of the most rewarding and challenging volunteer leadership roles. Board chairs, vice chairs, treasurers, and secretaries are often expected to lead effectively with little training and varying expectations about their responsibilities. At the same time, nonprofit organizations differ significantly in size, staffing, culture, and capacity, making "one-size-fits-all" governance advice difficult to apply.
The Functional Board Leadership Series is a four-part virtual learning and networking experience designed specifically for current and aspiring nonprofit board officers. Each 90-minute session combines peer networking, facilitated discussion, and practical governance guidance to help participants better understand their leadership responsibilities, navigate common challenges, and adopt governance practices that fit their organization's stage of development.
Participants will explore the evolving relationship between governance and operations, clarify the unique responsibilities of each officer role, discuss real-world scenarios, and learn from fellow nonprofit leaders facing similar opportunities and challenges. Attend the full series for a comprehensive board leadership experience or join individual sessions most relevant to your role.
Lunch & Learn Session Topics and Dates (Sessions Recorded & Shared)
> 7/9 - Board Leadership: Governance, Partnership & Accountability
> 7/16 - The Board Chair & Vice Chair: Leading Without Micromanaging
> 7/21 - The Treasurer: Financial Oversight that Matters
> 7/23 - The Secretary: Building Accountability Through Good Governance
Participants Will:
- Clarify the responsibilities and expectations of board officer roles
- Distinguish between governance and operational responsibilities
- Learn practical approaches for organizations of different sizes and capacities
- Explore solutions to common board leadership challenges
- Build connections with nonprofit leaders across the sector
- Leave with actionable tools and ideas to strengthen board effectiveness
Ideal for: Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, Treasurers, Secretaries, Executive Directors working with boards, Governance Committee members, and individuals preparing for future board leadership roles.
Designed for: Four virtual 90-minute sessions featuring networking, peer discussion, practical learning, and real-world governance scenarios.
Facilitated by: Nonprofit Network Leadership
Cost: $15 for NN Members (per sessions) and $30 for non-members (per session) includes recording/s
Full series for Members - $40 for all 4 events and recordings and $100 for all 4 events and recordings for non-members.
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