Dates
Eight Weekly Sessions via Zoom
Wednesdays - September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10 and 17
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (PT)
Event Description
Title
Effective Board Management for Small Nonprofits - Nonprofit Learning Cohort Intensive
Cohort Facilitator
Jess Hampton, Learning Programs Manager, NAO
Join a cohort of nonprofit leaders to learn about board management best practices while gaining insight from each other’s challenges and solutions, and problem solving together. This cohort is for new and potential board members who want to understand the fundamentals of board service, seasoned board members looking to increase their board’s effectiveness, and staff and volunteers who support the board. Each session will include a facilitated training component as well as discussion-based peer learning opportunities. Additionally, each session will have accompanying practical tools and resources to strengthen your work.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Learn how to be an engaged, productive board member
- Develop strategies for recruiting and retaining board members
- Learn how to support the fund development goals of the organization
- Become familiar with the fiduciary duties of the board
- Utilize committees to effectively manage complex work
- Maximize meeting time and develop clear and transparent actions from them
- Understand the distinct role of the board and management of Executive Director
- Receive tools and resources to support their board service
Outline
Session 1 |
Sept. 22 |
Kick-off, Introduction to Peers, Framework of Program |
Session 2 |
Sept. 29 |
Decision-Making & Dealing with Conflict |
Session 3 |
Oct. 6 |
Board Member Recruitment and Orientation |
Session 4 |
Oct. 20 |
Effective Meetings and Tools to Overcome Burnout |
Session 5 |
Oct. 27 |
Fiscal Oversight |
Session 6 |
Nov. 3 |
Board’s Role in Fundraising |
Session 7 |
Nov. 10 |
Examining the Board/Staff Relationship and Best Practices |
Session 8 |
Nov. 17 |
Using Committees to Share Work |
Additional Guidelines
- This learning series is intended to support Oregon-based 501(c)(3) all-volunteer to small staffed nonprofits in rural communities statewide.
- Each session will provide nonprofit leaders with vetted information, ideas, and peer support as they navigate a flood of critical decisions they must make in 2021 and beyond.
- Limit is 15 individuals per cohort with no more than two representatives from one organization.
- Participants make a commitment to attend all sessions.
This nonprofit learning cohort is made possible with support from The Ford Family Foundation.
Please send questions and comments ahead of the session to [email protected].
About the Cohort Facilitator
Jess Hampton, Learning Programs Manager, NAO |
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Cost
$240 for NAO Members
$315 for Non-Members
The NAO member discount will be applied after you select "Register Now" below. You must be logged in to your member account to receive the discount.
You will receive a registration confirmation e-mail. A link to access each weekly virtual cohort session will be sent to registered participants by the Cohort Leader prior to each session.
If you have questions or trouble registering contact [email protected].
Location
Online
Event Particulars
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