Board Development

We follow three rules of thumb when it comes to nonprofit boards:

Rule #1: "Effectiveness principles" are more important than "best practices".

Rule #2: A good board is one whose role is aligned with the lifestage of the organization.

Rule #3: Form follows function.
 

We offer two levels of board training. Board Basics addresses:

  • Board responsibilities
  • Board structure and composition
  • Committee functions

Advanced Board Training is designed for boards seeking deeper levels of member engagement. Board members are led through a series of activities based on the Governance as Leadership* framework.

*Governance as Leadership, Chait, Ryan, and Taylor (2005)

 
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