Boards of directors play a vital role as fiduciaries in the operations of a nonprofit organization entrusted with government/foundation funding and individual donations. Members steer the organization towards sustainability by adopting ethical and legal governance and financial management policies with the goal of advancing the organization’s mission.
Board of Director’s Training/Coaching
- Role of directors – governance vs management
- Composition and development
- Role of officers
- Review and approve executive director/ceo performance and compensation
- Board/staff relationship
- Board’s role in fundraising
- Board liability, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Board operations, accountability and transparency
- Financial literacy – understanding financial reports and audited financial statements
- Strategic planning