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. 

By the end of this session, participants will leave with:

• A clear understanding of the purpose and legal responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

• Familiarity with the fundamental fiduciary duties: duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience.

• The ability to identify conflicts of interest and outline strategies for effective mitigation.

• An understanding of how to create, and implement, governance policies and processes that enhance board effectiveness.

• Approaches to foster board engagement through clear expectations and accountability.

• Tools for strengths-based engagement to set and achieve both personal and board goals.

Session Topics Include:

1. Board Governance Part One: Fiduciary Duties and Board Responsibilities 

   Exploring the governance structure of nonprofit organizations, focusing on: 

   1. Essential documents and policies 

   2. Financial oversight

   3. Conflicts of interest and how to mitigate them

   4. Overview of the fiduciary duties

   5. The purpose and legal duties of a Board of Directors

 

2. Board Governance Part Two: Practical Applications

   Examining the practical applications of fiduciary duties:

• The Duty of Care

  • Setting the organization’s vision and strategic direction

  • Financial oversight and sustainability

  • Appropriate delegation

• The Duty of Loyalty

  • Conflicts of Interest

• The Duty of Obedience

  • Policies and processes

  • Bylaws

  • Mission and goals

 

Relationships between board members/Board Chair /CEO/staff:

• Determining Board Vs. Executive authority in decision-making

• The board’s relationship with staff

• Performance evaluation of the Executive Director

• The board’s responsibilities as an employer

 

3. Fundraising and Other Uncomfortable Topics

Addressing difficult tasks that intimidate board members and create challenges for the organization:

• Common challenges and pain points 

• Board involvement in fundraising

• Performance evaluation for board members

• Engagement and accountability 

 

4. How To Be An Awesome Board Member 

Preparing board members for success:

• Identifying and serving through purpose

• The evolution of nonprofit boards 

• Strengthening engagement at the individual level

• The importance of celebrating success

 

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. 

 

Pricing

• $100.00 - Members
• $160.00 - Non-members

*Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided for Nonprofit Bootcamp Attendees

Location 

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery  

408 Mason Ct

Fort Collins, CO 80524

Parking: There is a small, free parking lot available for public use - carpooling encouraged

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