Leading Together: Nonprofit Governance — a Three-Part Series
Beginning September 15th: The Urban Economic Development Association is offering “Leading Together: Nonprofit Governance — a Three-Part Series”:
“UEDA is partnering with Katie Sanders of One Grove Strategies to present a practical, in-person series on nonprofit boards. Designed for executive directors and board members/chairs, these sessions will cover: 1) the basics of a nonprofit board, 2) engagement and activation of board members to advance your mission, and 3) board member recruitment practices, with a particular focus on alignment with mission, funders, and compliance with community-based development organization (CBDO) requirements.
If you’re seeking a refresher on best practices or new tools to energize your board, this is for you. Monthly sessions will be held in person at the YWCA in Milwaukee from 5-7pm, and will include about 30 minutes for networking. Make sure to invite your board chair and reserve your spot!
- Session 1 – Nonprofit Boards 101 (2 options: 9/15 OR 9/23): This foundational session will cover: Nonprofit board and governance structure, risk management, the nonprofit lifecycle, and emergency transition planning. Target audience: Executive Directors, board chairs, and board members
- Session 2 – Board Activation and Engagement (10/20): This session will help executive directors move from passive boards to active, engaged governance partners, with particular attention to: board member engagement expectations, roles of the board and the staff, strategies for activating and engaging board members. Target audience: Executive directors, board chairs, and governance committee members
- Session 3 – Board Recruitment (11/17): This session will focus on building a strong, compliant recruitment pipeline, including: Community-Based Development Organization (CBDO) board composition requirements and recruitment practices that align with mission priorities and funder expectations. Target audience: Board chairs, board members, and executive directors
This training series is part of UEDA’s Capacity Building & Technical Assistance program, which is funded by the City of Milwaukee Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA), Bader Philanthropies, and Zilber Family Foundation. We thank them for their support! Sign up here.”