NorCAN Workshop: How to Be a Great Nonprofit Board Member

Learn practical tips and tricks to make a positive impact on your nonprofit.

Serving on a nonprofit board is meaningful work — and it comes with a lot of responsibility. Whether you’re new to the board or looking to sharpen your skills, this two-hour virtual workshop will give you the practical knowledge and tools you need to fulfill your role and support the nonprofit organization you’re leading.

Designed specifically for nonprofit board members, this workshop covers the full landscape of board leadership so you can show up as the leader your organization needs. This is also a chance to connect with fellow board members and other nonprofits.

What We’ll Cover:

• Governance vs. management
• Legal duties of a nonprofit board
• Board roles and responsibilities vs. staff roles
• Setting clear expectations for board members
• Key policies boards are responsible for
• Bylaws, board manuals, and board packets

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Have a clear understanding of your legal obligations in your role as a board member
• Know how to distinguish board responsibilities from staff responsibilities
• Be equipped with practical tools that you can implement with your board right away

Executives and nonprofit staff are also welcome — understanding how your board governs is a powerful tool for organizational leadership.

Location: This workshop will be delivered over Zoom.

Your Trainer: Beth Bray, CFRE