Board Basics: Building a Strong Foundation

🌱 About the Session
A strong board sets the tone for a strong organization. But many board members are never given the tools or clarity they need to serve well.

In this 2-hour session, we’ll explore the foundational roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members and what it really means to govern with intention. From understanding fiduciary duties to building trust with executive leadership, this session offers practical guidance for those new to board service—or organizations onboarding new members.

Together, we’ll unpack how alignment, accountability, and clarity strengthen your board’s ability to support the mission and move the work forward.

This session is for you if:

• You’re a new or incoming board member looking to understand your role
• Your organization is onboarding new board members or strengthening board engagement
• You want to foster healthy board-executive partnerships grounded in trust and mission alignment

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• A clear understanding of the core duties and expectations of board members
• Insight into the relationship between board oversight, strategy, and support
• Tools to build stronger alignment between the board and executive leadership