Board Governance 101 WorkshopBoard Governance 101 Workshop Module: This workshop is designed to be an overview of the key responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board of Directors. It can be utilized as an introductory model or review for new/existing board members. Some of the topics covered can include: The Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards Individual Board Member Responsibilities Review of the Legal Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board (The # D’s) This section is designed to help new/existing board members answer the following three questions: What kind of oversight am I expected to provide? When, and how, can I be found personally liable? How can I avoid, or at least minimize, personal liability? Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Nonprofits The Shifting Paradigm of Nonprofit Organization Governance The Forces Shaping Your Board’s Role
Review of Current Board Trends Movement from operational to strategic Movement from an emphasis on structures and operations to the key importance of governance relationships Movement from internal focus to organizational environmental changes Movement from stand-alone to collaboration/mergers with others in the community Process Trend: Using technology in communications; Movement away from show-and-tell to give-and take; Action focused committee reports and decision-making agendas. Simplification of structures; Intentional board development; Tactical board/staff collaboration
Strategic Thinking and Planning Problem Solving and Decision-Making Processes Conflict on the Board The Board Building Cycle Who Supervises the Executive Director and other Professionals? What Supervisory/Coaching Model Works Best for Your Organization? Evaluation: Evaluating The Executive Director, Educational Director and Operations Director; The use of a 360-degree instrument
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