Build a stronger, more effective board
For newer nonprofits, building an effective board is an important step toward long-term organizational strength. This interactive workshop will help Board Chairs and Executive Directors identify opportunities to strengthen and professionalize their boards and move toward a more effective governing model.
Led as a small-group discussion, the session will explore the roles and responsibilities of board members, the relationship between the board and Executive Director, and practical ways to assess and improve board performance over time.
This workshop is designed especially for Executive Directors and Board Chairs of newer nonprofits (five years old or less) who are ready to take a thoughtful look at their board’s development.
Space is limited.
Is this workshop right for you?
This workshop may be a good fit if your Board Chair and Executive Director are ready to:
- Identify gaps and opportunities in current board performance
- Develop a shared vision for how the board should grow over the next several years
- Assess individual and collective board effectiveness
- Strengthen the board’s role in governance, strategy, fundraising, and oversight
- Build a board culture that encourages active, constructive participation
Presenter
Jack Sanderson is a retired Human Resources executive who now focuses on helping nonprofit boards and Executive Directors strengthen their governance capabilities. He is currently Chair of Morbid Anatomy and serves on the board of Knology, where he chairs the Governance Committee. He previously served on the board of Upstate Films and the Board of Overseers for Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
During his corporate career, Jack spent 20 years with Moody’s Corporation, where he served as Managing Director of Human Resources. He holds a BA summa cum laude in Political Science from Drew University and an MPA from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs.
About the Series
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers a series of capacity-building trainings designed to strengthen local nonprofits through practical skill development, peer learning, and access to expert resources. These sessions help organizations grow more resilient, sustainable, and effective in serving their communities.
Photo courtesy of the New Pine Plains Herald.
