Leading with Clarity: The Role of the Board Chair

🌱 About the Session
A strong board chair can be the difference between a board that simply meets and a board that truly leads. The chair sets the tone for governance, guides collaboration with the executive director, and ensures the board stays focused on mission and impact.

In this 75-minute session, we’ll explore the unique responsibilities of the board chair—what effective leadership looks like, how to foster strong board dynamics, and how to balance oversight with partnership. You’ll gain clarity on how a chair can create space for meaningful dialogue, accountability, and action.

This session is for you if:

• You are a current or aspiring board chair seeking clarity in your role
• You want to strengthen your partnership with your executive director
• You’re looking for tools to lead board meetings that are purposeful and engaging
• You want to guide your board toward alignment, accountability, and impact

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• A framework for understanding the responsibilities and influence of the board chair
• Practical strategies for facilitating effective meetings and decision-making
• Tools to build a strong, collaborative relationship with your executive director
• Language to lead with clarity, inclusivity, and confidence

Included Resource: The Board Chair Toolkit

Participants will also receive The Board Chair Toolkit, a practical guide designed to support you beyond the session. Inside, you’ll find the essential documents and templates every board chair should have at their fingertips — from sample meeting agendas and annual calendars to key policies, officer roles, and reflection prompts.

This toolkit serves as your go-to resource for staying organized, fostering collaboration, and leading your board with clarity and confidence long after the workshop ends.

Meet Your Instructor

Ronesha Jackson-Stanton is the Founder and Chief Leadership Officer of Evolve Training Coaching Facilitation. A BoardSource Certified Consultant and active nonprofit board member, Ronesha brings a deep love for mission-driven organizations and the people who lead them.

She has spent her career helping boards and executive teams build clarity, strengthen relationships, and align around shared purpose. Ronesha’s approach is grounded in care, cultural relevance, and practical tools that help leaders and boards thrive together.