This Bootcamp is SOLD OUT but keep an eye out for more board member focused programs and events in 2025! 

Join us for a dynamic one-day training designed to equip new and seasoned board members with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles. Our Board Member Bootcamp will provide comprehensive insight into the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, offering practical strategies for effective governance and leadership.

Designed For: Board Members, Aspiring Board Members, Executive Directors, and Nonprofit Leaders. 

Objectives: 

• Understand the purpose and legal duties of the Board of Directors
• Explore the evolving nature of Boards and the relationship between Board members and staff
• Gain tools and resources for approaching common challenges
• Examine strategies for addressing challenging board issues
• Introduce strengths-based decision-making as a strategy for effective governance
• Explore the importance of the ambassadorial role 

Session Topics Include:

Understanding the Board’s Role: 

Exploring the governance structure of nonprofit organizations, focusing on 

• The purpose and legal duties of a Board of Directors

• Essential documents and policies 

• Setting the organization’s strategic direction

• The importance of a shared vision

• The evolution of nonprofit boards - structure/hierarchy/power-sharing

• Relationship between board members/CEO/staff

 

Effective Approaches to Common Challenges:

Approaches to overcoming the common challenges faced by nonprofit boards

• Current challenges in nonprofit organizations at the board level

• The power of and need for a dynamic (growth) mindset

• Strengths-based decision-making

 

Fundraising and Other Uncomfortable Topics:

Addressing unpopular tasks that strike fear in board members and frustrate the CEO

• Board involvement in fundraising

• Performance feedback for board members

• Performance feedback for the Executive Director/CEO

• The board’s role in financial management

 

How To Be An Awesome Board Member 

Preparing board members for success

• Connecting with your purpose

• Strengths-based engagement and goal-setting

• Maintaining accountability

• Exploring the ambassadorial role

Presenters

Amanda Kearney-Smith and Richard Eveleigh from The Nonprofit Strategy Group. Richard and Amanda lead the company with a combined 40+ years of experience managing, operating, and elevating nonprofit organizations. 

Guest Speaker: Erik Estrada is a JD, MPA, LLM who teaches at DU Law School and CU School of Public Affairs, author of "Understanding Nonprofit Law and Finance", and co-founder of Sector Law (nonprofit serving legal consulting firm). 

Pricing

• $100.00 - Members
• $175.00 - Non-members

*Lunch is provided for Nonprofit Bootcamp Attendees

Location 

Huntington Bank is kindly providing their conference space in the Denver Tech Center!

4601 DTC Blvd. Denver, CO 80237 

Parking: There is a free parking garage available for public use

Room: We will be in the garden level conference space, please follow the directional signage upon building entry. 

Cancellation Policy: We know schedules can change. If your plans change, you may cancel your ticket up to 5 days before the event for a full refund or you may transfer your ticket to another member of your organization. Cancellations less than 5 days from the event will only be eligible for transfers, no refunds. If you have questions about our policy, please email programs@coloradononprofits.org