Community and Leadership

Leading With Excellence: Tools for Effective Boards

January 7, 2013                Board Responsibilities & Good Governance
Why do you even HAVE a board of directors? And what does “governance” mean anyway? Find out the important roles and responsibilities of a board of directors and individual board members.

January 13, 2013              Tools for Effective Meetings & Board Decision-Making
Good meetings don’t just happen—they take careful planning and thoughtful participation by both leaders and attendees. Learn how your board meetings and board decisions can become more efficient.

January 21, 2013                             Financial Management & Fundraising
The board plays a key role in managing and decision-making for organizational finances. Understand the key financial questions board members should ask, and learn about common financial statements your board should use to make sound fiscal decisions.

Monday January 28, 2013            The Board-Building Cycle
Few organizations are overrun with available, willing, and qualified board members—they certainly don’t grow on trees! Discover how to find, recruit, engage, and keep board members that will increase the success of your organization.

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February 11, 2013                           Strategic Board Communication
The old saying “all press is good press...” is no longer true!  Discover how you and your board can communicate internally within your organization, externally to share your message with the public, and work effectively with the media.

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