An Effective Nonprofit Board Workshop

What are the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors? How should a board operate to ensure maximum effectiveness? This interactive workshop will introduce nonprofit staff and board members to the principles of effective governance by defining the basic roles and responsibilities of the board and examining strategies for building effective board structures. Topics explored include strategic recruitment and orientation of board members, trends in board membership and board development.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors
• Identify specific recruitment and orientation strategies for building an effective board
• Identify specific ways to increase board participation in fundraising