Governance Workshops

Serving on a Nonprofit Board and Building Your Board are the basic workshops for community members and nonprofit organizations. The additional workshops listed below are available as public workshops or can be customized for your full board.

Everyone serving or wanting to be on a board should take this training.

~ Melvin Parker, Board Secretary (January 2008)

For more information about how we can offer it to your board, contact
Diana Kern
734-998-0160, ext. 230
dkern@new.org

Building Your Board

This practical three-hour session provides nonprofits with tools for board member recruitment and education. It also initiates their use of boardnetUSA, a national online database that connects candidates and nonprofits, including access to a growing pool of skilled applicants trained through a companion workshop, Serving on a Nonprofit Board. Attendees may also elect to receive BoardConnect's personal recruitment support services. $55.00

Serving on a Nonprofit Board

This three-hour training addresses the roles and responsibilities of a board member, including board operations, strategic planning, resource development, oversight and ambassadorship. You'll also learn about BoardConnect's matching services and boardnetUSA, a national online database that connects candidates and nonprofits. After training, receive assistance in finding a board seat for no additional charge! $55.00
I have a better understanding of what my responsibilities are and the possible ethical conflicts that might arise. I'm very impressed with NEW in general. I wish we were a nonprofit so we could take advantage of the offerings.

~ Alison Donigan, Vice President, PsychSystems, PC

Accountability, Best Practices and Your Board

This two-hour workshop addresses the rapidly changing expectations surrounding nonprofit accountability and fiduciary responsibilities and teaches participants how to incorporate board accountability best practices into an action plan for their board. Recent developments are discussed including the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, codes of ethics, the Michigan Nonprofit Association's Principles and Practices, the Independent Sector Panel Report, and national and state legislative activity. $55.00

Results through Assessment

In this two-hour training, learn about the benefits and strategies of board assessment and different approaches for evaluating the current and desired effectiveness of your board. Special focus will be directed to an economical self-assessment program, culminating in a consolidated report and action plan. $55.00

Starting Off Right: Board Member Orientation

This two-and-half hour session is for individuals who have just joined a nonprofit board, as well as experienced trustees who have recently been elected on to the board of a nonprofit. Concepts, methods, and case studies address the major responsibilities and duties of board service, with focus on areas of board governance, mission, life cycles, strategic planning, work styles, financial statements, fund raising and ambassadorship. $55.00
I wanted to thank you for a well-designed and well-presented seminar. You have captured the essence of proper board leadership without the traps of "check lists"! Amazing feat on many levels! I wish that all board members---public, private, for-profit as well as non-profit---could experience your seminar! New and old directors need your seminar, since practices and accountability have changed so much-- even in the past five years. Congratulations.

~ Walt Young, Board Member

Leading Your Board Beyond the Basics

Join Board Chairs and Executive Directors to learn best practices for managing your board, strengthening your partnership, and leading the board and staff through visioning and strategic planning. Plus, this two-hour workshop provides an opportunity for networking with peers to share common challenges and successes. $55.00

Achieving Excellence as a Nonprofit Board

A customized, three-hour, on-site workshop for full-boards to address the major responsibilities of board service specific to the organization's needs. Onsite price is determined by number of participants.

Rejuvenating Your Board

Is your mature board showing signs of fatigue? Do you need a fully engaged, active board? This new workshop focuses on methods and strategies to keep the engaged members enthusiastic, rejuvenate trustees with potential, and transition trustees who have reached their limit of service into different roles in support of the nonprofit. $55.00

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