Board Leadership is an engaging training series that develops participants’ knowledge and skills to effectively serve on a non-profit board. The program provides a powerful combination of statewide expertise with local vision and insight to develop high-performing board members and leaders throughout the Mohawk Valley for maximum community impact.
An experienced facilitator delivers the core trainings that are balanced with region-specific “fireside chat” sessions facilitated by CLE with community leaders. The curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of the nonprofit model and the governance responsibilities associated with board service.
Why Board Leadership?
Board Leadership is ideal for individuals interested in learning how to maximize their time, talents, and ties on behalf of an organization.
You'll participate in six modules focusing on board dynamics, roles, and responsibilities; the strategic planning process and benchmarks for success; fiduciary oversight; funding development roles, responsibilities, and strategies; and the board-building cycle. You will:
- Gain an understanding of the non-profit sector and the legal framework that governs non-profit organizations, and an overview of board roles and responsibilities.
- Explore the dynamics of board-building and placement, including recruiting, diversity and inclusion, and skills/personal fit.
- Learn about the strategic planning process and the importance of outcomes-based planning.
- Develop your understanding of the financial structure of non-profit organizations and a board's role in financial management and fundraising.
- Attend a board meeting simulation or observation in real time and get experience through board mentorship/internship opportunities.
Module Breakdown
Module 1: Board Dynamics, Roles, and Responsibilities
Provides essential background on the nonprofit sector, including a board's legal obligations, roles and responsibilities, and the actions and culture that serve to move an organization forward.
Module 2: Applying your Strengths to Boards
Analyzes agenda setting, committee reporting, executive director reporting, and how motions are made and acted on to plan effective meetings and demonstrate effective meeting facilitation techniques.
Module 3: Board your Bench and Board Placement
Reviews the board-building cycle and the questions potential board members should ask themselves before joining a board.
Module 4: Building Board Capacity: Fundraising & Leveraging Relationships
Explores the strategic planning process and clarifies the potential roles of board members, committee members, staff members, consumers, funders, donors, and other stakeholders in the planning process.
Module 5: Fiduciary Responsibility & Strategic Planning
Focuses on how a board fulfills its responsibilities for providing access to financial resources through support of fundraising and by personal giving.
Module 6: Navigating Conflict for Boards
Examines the fiduciary duties of boards, nonprofit financials, and risk management
needs within federal, state, and local laws.
TERM
Dates to be announced - Stay tuned!
TARGET
Current nonprofit board members and CEOs, as well as anyone who has never served on a board, but may be interested.
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Alyssa Sacco