Governance Workshop for Your Community
Best Practices Workshop for Volunteer Board Members
Purpose
The governance models that guide effective boards are rooted in well-established principles. Yet few board members receive formal training in the theory and practice of board governance, leaving a significant knowledge gap. Workshops designed to teach these principles empower board members, leading to boards that are more effective and better equipped to realize the organization's vision. When board members are trained, organizations are better able to fulfill the enterprise’s mission with greater impact and a more rewarding board experience for those who serve. By investing in governance education, these organizations foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Offered to all board members within a community, this workshop bridges that knowledge gap and help all nonprofits perform at a higher level.
Key Elements
Enrichment opportunity open to all non-profit board members within a community
Offered at no cost to attendees
Financial Sponsorship:
Select, interested non-profits
Local business, non-profit and civic leaders as a community service
Length and content tailored to fit the needs of attendees
Potential Attendees
Nonprofit board members
Executive directors
Selected staff members
Benefits
Builds community across sectors and promotes goodwill
Publicizes the need for qualified volunteer board members
Educates the community on the responsibilities and value of board service
Increases the quality of community board member pool
Promotes a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and best practices
Real-Life Example and Testimonials
Strengthening Nonprofit Networks in Chelan, WA - How a Community-Led Initiative Fostered Collaboration and Lasting Impact Media Story
Recognizing the opportunity to further unify and empower the area's nonprofit sector, a respected leader from a well-known local nonprofit organization envisioned an event that would bring together board members from all nonprofits in the region. This leader leveraged her influence to unite the region's nonprofits under a common goal—strengthening the local nonprofit network and building community across sectors by offering a Board Governance Best Practices workshop. In the spirit of inclusivity, all board members from every nonprofit in the area were invited to attend, with no registration fee, ensuring that cost would not be a barrier to participation.
The event saw an impressive turnout, with 56 board members representing 25 different nonprofit organizations in the Chelan Valley community responding and actively participating. Participants reported continued collaboration and communication well after the event, leading to joint initiatives and a stronger, more cohesive nonprofit ecosystem in Chelan.
Testimonials
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-------Executive Director, Affordable housing non-profit
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------Board Chair, Social services non-profit
