Who should attend this training opportunity?

This is ideal for Board Members and Executive Directors!
The professional and organizational development
opportunities are designed to enhance your capacity to be a stronger leader, create a stronger organization, and build a stronger community.

Board Roles and Responsibilities

This introductory workshop provides a general overview of what is required for strong Board governance. A very useful workshop for those who are new to Boards or who is looking for a refresher.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Define the role of the Board
• Identify and describe the five primary Board responsibilities
• Understand the role of the Board and the Executive Director

Creating and Maintaining an Effective Board Team

A non-profit Board should lead the organization as a team, establishing a balanced working relationship in which they understand and respect each other.
Learn how your Board can become a cohesive team enhancing strategic direction and effectively solving problems.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Identify the components of the Board Building Cycle
• Identify and implement elements of Board recruitment
• Understand the components of an orientation and training plan
• Develop strategies to assess the effectiveness of the Board
• Develop a positive Board culture

Planning and Evaluation

Effective planning and evaluation are key indicators of successful organizations. Research has shown the organizations committed to these practices achive higher membership levels, lower staff turnover and successful volunteer recruitment and retention programs. Discover how your organization can create a cohesive vision that will shape its future and achive its goals.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of planning and evaluation
• Identify the framework required for effective planning and evaluation
• Describe and implement effective criteria for setting goals
• Distinguish between performance and outcome-based evaluation

Financial Stewardship

There is an increasing pressure for non-profit organizations to ensure financial accountability.
Determining and tracking accurate program costs, keeping track of costs once a program is underway, and reporting to managers, Boards and funders in a meaningful way is an increasingly important challenge for non-profit organizations.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Define the oversight role of the Board
• Identify strategies for establishing a budget and monitoring expenditures
• Read financial statement and identify critical questions to ask
• Identify required policies, control systems and reporting requirements

Human Resource Stewardship

Learn what it means to be an effective steward of one of your organization's most important assets -- your staff

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Understand the Board's role as an employer
• Understand and comply with current legislation
• Develop policies and procedures for effective HR management
• Plan for the future through strategic thinking around Human Resources

To enroll for this workshop, please download, complete and return by email or fax, the Board Governance Registration Form

For questions concerning this workshop, please contact Leadership Development Services