Marc Smiley, Managing Partner
Solid Ground Consulting
Meet our new ED, networking, and lunch (for those attending the presentation) at 11:30; Presentation at 12:00
One of the most important factors for high-performing organizations is the strength in the relationship between the Board and the staff. The leadership provided by both of these groups is essential to the overall effectiveness of the organization. Yet most groups struggle to manage the tension that inherently exists between these two important teams.
This session will focus on clarifying the individual and shared roles that Board and staff members have in guiding the organization. It will highlight the differences between governance and management, and the critical lines of authority that support both. Finally, it will identify some key strategies for building and sustaining a strong team among all Board and staff members, and how they can work to support trust, accountability, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
About the Presenter
Marc Smiley is the Managing Partner with Solid Ground Consulting, and has been a consultant in Oregon for more than 20 years. His consulting practice specializes in organizational development, strategic planning, and fundraising. He has worked extensively with nonprofit and public organizations involved in a spectrum of issues including land and river conservation, energy conservation, affordable housing, historic preservation, and human services.
Marc was formerly the Executive Director for the Oregon Natural Resources Council and the Yakima Greenway Foundation, and he was the first Training Director for River Network. He has served in a variety of leadership roles with several organizations, including Online Networking for the Environment Northwest (ONE/Northwest) and REACH Community Development. Additionally, Marc teaches graduate and undergraduate courses as an adjunct professor for the Institute for Nonprofit Management at Portland State University.
About the Network
Each session of the Rogue Valley Nonprofit Training Series is designed to strengthen your development and leadership skills while providing field-tested concepts and tools to take back to your organization for implementation. In addition to skills development and meeting with the experts, each session allows for networking and peer coaching in a collaborative learning environment.
Become a Season Pass Holder
We encourage organizations and individuals to attend the entire series by purchasing a season pass. Season pass holders save up to $40 off of the individual session registration fees and are pre-registered for all eight network sessions (listed on the right).
The season pass includes annual membership in the Rogue Valley Nonprofit Network (RVNN), special invitations to their events and networking sessions, and notification of job opportunities. Season pass holders are eligible to apply for RVDP Scholarship Funds, which provide $50 scholarships to other Nonprofit Association of Oregon trainings.
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| NAO Members | $22.50 |
| Nonmembers | $25.00 |