About this event

This workshop is an opportunity for Siuslaw-area nonprofit staff, board, and volunteers to learn about valuable tools and resources, and connect with other community members. Join us for a two-part workshop to dive into how boards can come together and work productively to advance their mission both now and in future years.

Agenda:

• 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Check-in and Coffee/Tea
• 10:30 – 12:00 PM: Session 1
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Networking
• 1:00 – 2:30 PM: Session 2

Session 1: Effective Board Management

Meaningful board service involves more than just attending meetings; a truly engaged board is one whose understanding of their individual and collective roles matches their passion for and dedication to your mission. Attendees will learn:

• Roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of the individual and the board as a collective
• The typical structure of a nonprofit board, including officer positions and key policies
• How to incorporate tools for effective collaboration between Board Chair and Executive Director (if you have one!)
• Strategies for developing and using a board workplan, including the use of committees to accomplish board work
• Techniques for running effective board and committee meetings

Session 2: Governance Plans: A Tool for Board Success and Transitions

This session focuses on exploring the benefits of a Board Governance Plan that clearly communicates the expectations, responsibilities, and protocols for all those involved in the governance function of a nonprofit. A Board Governance Plan is an opportunity for board members to define their culture, agree on how they will work together, set up how they will measure their success, establish a recruitment and orientation process, and calendar the work they need to do over the course of a year. A Board Governance Plan removes the guesswork on how the board functions and creates a plan for the board’s work that persists through board leadership changes.

Cost

$75 NAO members*
$125 Non-members
*Siuslaw residents can email [email protected] for an additional discount code.
 

This event is made possible with support from Siuslaw Vision and The Ford Family Foundation.