Webinar Series: Building and Engaging an Exceptional Board

Strong, engaged boards are essential to advancing your mission. This interactive webinar series is designed to help nonprofit leaders and board members recruit strategically, govern effectively, fundraise confidently, and stay engaged year-round.

Each session builds on the last, offering practical insights, real-world examples, and expert advice to help your board become a powerful force for your organization. Whether you're building a board from scratch or refining a long-standing group, this series provides the tools and strategies to elevate your board’s impact.

 

Session Information:

Session 1 — Recruiting the Right Board Members

  • Date: September 18
  • Format: Presentation led by Andy and Pam
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Outline:
    • Welcome & Objectives
    • Why thoughtful board recruitment matters
    • Common mistakes in recruitment
    • Identifying strong candidates beyond your circle
    • Evaluating fit (skills, mission-alignment, diversity, and affiliations)
    • Aligning and cultivating Interest and making the ask effectively
    • Clarifying expectations and securing commitment
    • Q&A and wrap-up

Session 2 — Effective Board Management

  • Date: October 16
  • Format: Presentation led by Andy and Pam
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Outline:
    • Welcome & Objectives
    • Governance vs. management (setting boundaries)
    • Ensuring strategic oversight without micromanaging
    • Clarifying roles and responsibilities
    • Effective use of committees and taskforces
    • Assessing performance & handling underperformance
    • Keeping members engaged and developing their leadership
    • Quick wins and case examples
    • Q&A and wrap-up

Session 3 — Board Members' Role in Fundraising

  • Date: November 13
  • Format: Presentation (Andy and Pam)
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Outline:
    • Welcome & Objectives
    • Why board involvement in fundraising is critical
    • Overcoming reluctance and fear around fundraising
    • Fundraising as an extension of mission and stewardship
    • Roles board members can play: ambassadors, advocates, askers
    • Training and supporting board members to fundraise
    • Setting goals and accountability
    • Success stories and practical examples
    • Q&A and wrap-up

Session 4 — Top Tips for Board Engagement

  • Date: December 18
  • Format: Panel Discussion led by Jeff Baldwin, CEO (Ret) Bloomington Boys and Girls Club, Mitch Andrews, Tyler Junior College VP of Institutional Advancement, Melanie Conner - CEO Rainbow Village, and Robin Mauck - CEO Georgia Wellness Group
  • Moderator: Pam 
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Outline: 
    • Welcome & Introductions of panelists & topic
    • Part 1: Setting the Stage
      • Why ongoing engagement matters
      • Biggest challenges to maintaining engagement
    • Part 2: Strategies That Work
      • Tools and techniques for fostering meaningful participation
      • Building strong relationships among board members
      • Recognition, appreciation, and motivation
    • Part 3: Case Studies & Tips
      • Panelists share specific examples of high-impact engagement practices
      • Quick wins and long-term strategies
    • Audience Q\&A
    • Wrap-up & key takeaways

Watch the Recordings Here!