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Board Development and Nonprofit Governance

One Stop Board Retreat
How long has it been since you held a board retreat? Do you dread the thought of planning for and paying for a board retreat? But, you know a retreat is a powerful tool that helps align your board towards the work necessary to build a successful nonprofit organization. During this full day retreat your team consisting of the CEO and at least five board members will have the opportunity to examine board governance and learn how together they can lead your nonprofit more effectively. Guided by a nationally known facilitator, your team will begin to develop a plan to improve board leadership over the coming year. Because your nonprofit will be represented by a minimum of six leaders, and not just the CEO or board chair, you will have created a change team by the end of the afternoon.

This is a full day retreat. You must have a minimum of five board members, but there is no maximum number. The more board members you bring the greater impact on your organization. Some organizations may wish to bring other senior staff members such as the Development Director.

The day will begin at 8:15AM with coffee and bagels and the retreat will start promptly at 8:45AM. Lunch will be served and the day will end at 4:00PM. This is a group process and your entire team needs to participate the entire day.

Who Should Attend:
A minimum of five board members and the CEO.

What You Will Learn:

  1. About how trends in the nonprofit sector affect your organization
  2. To evaluate your board member roles and responsibilities
  3. If your board size and board structure are appropriate for effective governance
  4. How to have successful board recruitment, orientation, retention, and evaluation
  5. How your board can be more involved in meaningful fundraising

Date:

Saturday, August 23, 2008 EVENT FULL

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $500 per team of 6 Members; $1,000 per team of 6 Non-members
Instructor: Chuck V. Loring, CFRE
  Chuck V. Loring, CFRE, is the senior partner of Loring, Sternberg, & Associates, which provides fundraising and governance consulting services to nonprofits. Chuck is also a Senior Governance Associate for BoardSource in Washington, DC, offering expertise in board development and governance issues to nonprofit boards throughout the United States.

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Ground Rules for Board Governance
Serving on a nonprofit board of directors can be an extremely rewarding experience that allows the individual to impact change in the community, open the door to new friendships, develop leadership skills, and truly make a difference. It also carries immense responsibilities. This workshop explains the roles and responsibilities of being a nonprofit board member, explains the division of duties, and tips for making the experience of board service rewarding both for the individual and the nonprofit organization.

Who Should Attend:
Board members, executive directors/CEOs, and anyone considering joining a board of directors.

What You Will Learn:

  1. Participants will recognize the three responsibilities of board members described in Florida law
  2. Participants will be able to differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the board members, executive director, and staff
  3. Participants will recognize qualities of an effective board of directors
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Financial Oversight for Nonprofit Boards
To be an effective board member of a nonprofit organization one must be able to review the financial information presented, know what questions to ask, and understand how to guarantee compliance with the IRS. This evening workshop is designed to help all board members better understand their oversight responsibilities. It will provide board treasurers with the necessary tools to help present financial information to fellow board members in a clear and concise manner that is easy to comprehend. During this workshop, board members will learn important questions to ask regarding their financial stability, how to ensure that the organization has sound financial policies, warning signs of trouble and ways to stay on top of financial issues before they become problematic.

Board members will learn not only how to analyze their organizations 990, financial statements, and audits, but how these can be used as a marketing tool when speaking with potential donors.

Who should attend:
Board Members, Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors

What you will learn:

  1. What to look for in their organization’s 990, audit and financial statements
  2. Warning signs of financial trouble for nonprofit organizations
  3. How the public views their nonprofit’s financial information

  4. Date: September 24, 2008
    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Tuition: $50 Members, $100 Non-members
    Instructor: Clay Worden, CPA, McGladrey & Pullen
    Dave Moja, CPA, McGladrey & Pullen

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