Best Practices in Board Governance (Completed)

Having a strong productive board is a significant achievement, but also a continuous journey. In this session we will discuss key strategies to cultivating a board that understands its fiduciary roles and responsibilities and is actively engaged in the overall success of your organization. We will provide practical guidance for onboarding new board members, setting expectations, managing ongoing board work, and other best practices.

Who Should Attend
CEO’s, Executive Directors, CFO’s, Board Members, and Other Not-for-Profit Professionals.

Topics Covered

• Board responsibilities
• Life cycle of a nonprofit
• Board orientation
• Conducting successful board meetings
• Board committees
• Key governance policies
• Board engagement

Learning Objectives

• Describe the life cycle of a board
• Identify best practices in nonprofit board governance
• Recognize and apply strategies to improve board engagement and effectiveness

Level
Intermediate

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
Basic experience with board governance.

Advance Preparation
None