Non-Profit Board and Director Training

This training is designated for non-profit board members and executive directors. The Non-Profit Board Member Training will be presented by Cathy Allen, “the Board Doctor”, a well-known consultant in the non-profit arena.

Topics that will be covered in the training include the following:

Governance 101: Roles and Responsibilities
Most nonprofit experts agree that the role of the board of directors is “governance” while the role of staff is “operations” and programs. But what does that mean? In this overview, we will cover the legal duties of nonprofit board members, define governance, and review the 10 Basic Responsibilities of the Board as published by BoardSource. We’ll delve into the critical relationship between the board and the executive director (or CEO) and talk about ways to make sure the team is functioning effectively.

Takeaways: After this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe the legal duties of nonprofit board members
• Describe the unique role boards play in organizations
• Review responsibilities within your organization to determine which belong to the board, which belong to staff, and which are shared.

Board Recruitment and Engagement
When it comes to having a strong organization capable of achieving its mission, developing a strong board is Job #1. Too many boards are content to let their executive directors take on all the responsibility for the organization. “We can’t find anybody who wants to be on the board” is a common refrain. Come hear Cathy’s Top Ten strategies for analyzing your board’s needs and building a pipeline to board service. She’ll help you uncover some of the barriers to finding and recruiting skilled and committed board members and walk you through the elements of a program of orientation and ongoing communications that will keep board members engaged and active throughout their tenure.

Takeaways: After this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify strategies for overcoming barriers to effective board recruitment
• Analyze their existing board for well-roundedness and identify gaps
• List the elements of a new member orientation program