Associations play a vital role in bringing people and groups together around common interests and shared values. I enjoyed facilitating a dynamic discussion on Board governance with the talented Board team from DirectEmployers Association. This Association provides superior HR technology and expert guidance that can be leveraged by employers, State workforce personnel, and other partners.
Nonprofits thrive when leaders and those who support them learn with and from each other. It is one of the things I love most about working with nonprofits — being part of a learning community driven by curiosity. I recently presented a skill building workshop on Board governance for the talented team from Hudson Ferris. In the workshop, we discussed topics including:
💡Defining expectations for Board members
💡Identifying the skills, talents, and perspectives needed on the Board
💡Leveraging committees and meetings effectively
💡Navigating boundaries between Board and staff
It was an exciting and interactive discussion and I thank the team from Hudson Ferris for inviting me to share my thoughts. Hudson Ferris is a boutique fundraising firm based in New York City with 50 years of professional development experience.
Board meetings are most effective with a thoughtfully planned agenda centered around mission-focused strategic discussions and decisions. I so enjoyed sharing thoughts on strategies for effective Board meetings at the NTCA Summer Symposium in Savannah this week. As an added bonus, I had the opportunity to facilitate and engaging and informative panel discussion on Board governance with 3 talented Board members.
Professional development is critical to the success of all leaders. I invite you to join me at the upcoming Nonprofit CEO & Board Leadership Virtual Conference on February 22, 2024 presented by DCM Associates. I will be co-facilitating a panel discussion with my colleague Jay Weisman on “Strengthening Your Nonprofit Board.” Other sessions of the virtual conference include:
CEO Succession Planning – The CEO’s Perspective
CEO Succession Planning – The Board’s Perspective
Strengthening Your Leadership Team
Click below for more information and I look forward to you joining me on February 22 for a great day of learning and development!
Healthy nonprofits are built on strong foundations. Two critical components of a strong foundation are an informed, engaged Board of Directors and a compelling vision for the organization supported by actionable goals and strategies.
I am thrilled to announce an innovative partnership between NTC and Kentucky CASA Network (KCN) to develop dynamic Boards and actionable strategic plans with CASA programs across the State of Kentucky. With support from KCN, over the next 12-18 months NTC will have the opportunity to work with CASA programs across the State -- facilitating Board retreats and strategic plannings projects. Our vision is to amplify the great work being done in these programs by providing resources to elevate Board governance and develop actionable goals and strategies.
“The KCN recognizes that in order to deliver high quality advocacy services to abused and neglected children, we must build and sustain highly effective CASA programs across the Commonwealth. This all starts with strong board governance to provide this critical infrastructure and support. We are excited to work with NTC to further enhance our work as we move towards the vision of every child in Kentucky having access to a CASA volunteer.”
Andrea Bruns - CEO, Kentucky CASA Network
The Kentucky CASA Network provides ongoing development, training, technical assistance, and resources to local CASA programs across the Commonwealth. Currently, the Kentucky CASA Network is an association of 21 local programs, covering 92 Kentucky counties, which served 3,538 abused and neglected children in 2022. The KCN also advocates for the needs of CASA programs with industry stakeholders in the Capitol and throughout the state. The CASA programs in Kentucky are part of a larger national network.
Thank you NTCA -- The Rural Broadband Association — for the invitation to speak at the first session of your Summer Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida. I throughly enjoyed moderating a panel discussion on Board governance and community engagement and leading sessions on developing healthy, engaged, and inspired Board members. See you next week in Minneapolis for the second session!
Thoroughly enjoyed speaking this week at the Summer Symposium of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. I enjoyed meeting and interacting with so many talented leaders while speaking on Principles in Board Governance as well as Strategic Planning for Boards. NTCA is building a better broadband future for rural America. NTCA’s members build and deliver broadband connectivity and operate essential services in rural and small-town communities across the U.S.
Enjoyed leading part 1 of a 2-part Board retreat with the talented leaders of Jewish Family & Career Services. JFCS expands possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence.
I recently sat down with my friend and colleague Patrick Jinks of The Jinks Perspective for an episode of his podcast The Leadership Window. Listen as I discuss with Patrick the 5 habits of healthy Boards. We also discuss practical, actionable strategies for elevating the performance and engagement of your Board.