Board Orientation & Education
A strong and knowledgeable board is critical to the success of any nonprofit organization. Our comprehensive board orientation and education programs are designed to equip your board with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to effectively govern your organization.
Empowering boards with knowledge, skills, and strategies to succeed
Why Conduct Board Orientation & Education
Enhanced Leadership
Knowledge and skills needed to be effective leaders and contribute to the long-term success of the organization.
Improved Governance
Clarifying roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes that lead to impactful governance and better outcomes.
Elevated Reputation
Effective and legally compliant boards produce results and instill confidence in all constituents of a nonprofit.
Stronger Decision-Making
Board members who are knowledgeable and informed will be better equipped to make informed decisions.
Increased Engagement
Board members who receive orientation and education are more likely to be engaged and committed to the organization's mission
Optimized Performance
Equip board members with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to effectively govern and lead the organization towards success
VIRTUAL
Remote training and orientation with state-of-the-art technology in our dedicated virtual meeting studio.
IN-PERSON
Live training and orientation at our facilities or your office or meeting location.
HYBRID
Hybrid live and virtual training and orientation leveraging our virtual meeting technology.
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Process
Customized Board Education and Training Made Simple
Getting started is simple. We'll guide you through the options and help you prioritize based on your needs and budget.
Consultation
The first step in the process is a consultation to understand the needs and goals for the orientation and education program which often involves gathering feedback and input from the board members and org staff.
Program Design & Approval
The next step is to design a program that meets the needs and goals of your board and org. This involves creating a curriculum, selecting materials and resources, and scheduling sessions.
Conduct Orientation & Training
The final step is to conduct an interactive and engaging education session by facilitating discussion, leading exercises, and providing support and resources.
Essential Education & Orientation
- Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
- Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
- Governance Practices
- Legal Issues and Risk Management
- Board Code of Conduct and Policies
- Board-Staff Relationships
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Financial Management and Oversight
- Revenue and Fundraising
- Strategy and Planning
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Crisis Management and Preparedness