Most boards have the right intentions. What they're often missing is a structured approach to development — one that goes beyond onboarding and actually builds the skills, habits, and governance practices that keep a board effective long-term. In this webinar, our panel of governance experts will...

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

Many nonprofits don’t understand why, or if, they need Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance. Some of the benefits of this coverage include the protection of personal assets and defense against common claims, as well as board recruitment and retention. This webinar is meant to clarify and educate...

Is your board a hot mess? Or a great team working together like clockwork? Somewhere in between? Your board isn’t just another task on your to-do list. With the right guidance and a clear path forward, they can become one of your greatest assets—energized, aligned, and ready to lead alongside you...

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

Nonprofit boards are ultimately only as effective and helpful as the people who serve on them. This session looks at the internal work and preparation needed to successfully prepare for, recruit, and onboard new board members. We will cover creating a process that will assist you in getting the...

Your financial statements are much more than compliance documents; they're chapters in your association's strategic story. This interactive session teaches you how to take your balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports and turn them into compelling narratives that 1. engage boards, 2...

Building a strong, effective nonprofit board doesn’t happen by accident. But too often, organizations struggle with boards that are passionate yet unprepared for the real work of governance. Without clear protocols, intentional recruitment, and meaningful development, boards can unintentionally...

Most nonprofit boards recruit new members from their personal networks—a practice that is holding nonprofits back. These overlapping networks do little to attract the fresh perspectives, strengths, and strategic thinking that will help the organization evolve and thrive. Unsatisfied with the status...

Operating a nonprofit requires navigating legal challenges and requirements, which can seem like a daunting task. Elizabeth Schmidt, author of “Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders: Using the Law to Achieve Your Mission,” has translated those rules into understandable, affirmative statements that...

Board members generally don’t love fundraising, but they will do it – and do it well – if it’s strategic and they’ve got the right tools. You can set your board up for fundraising success by positioning the job properly, asking them to participate in a way that’s meaningful, and supporting their...

Intended Audience: Newly elected board members, volunteers interested in board service, seasoned board members seeking to re-familiarize themselves with the role and responsibilities, executive directors and nonprofit leadership staff Session Facilitator: Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, Chief Community...