Strengthening Your Board to Meet the Moment

If you’re worried about surviving and thriving in the current environment, you’re not alone. The good news: Nonprofits are resilient organizations filled with creative, proactive people. In this challenging moment, there are specific steps boards can take to prioritize core programs, raise money differently, and partner more effectively with peer organizations. 

During this full-day workshop for Board/ED teams of at least 3 people, we will cover these key topics:

Morning: Strengthening the Board to Meet the Moment
To be effective, nonprofits must recruit board members who support their ideals, represent the diversity of the community, and bring a wide range of skills. This session covers:

• The Four Stages: How organizations grow and change – and how this impacts your board.
• Finding and filling the gaps on your board; ensuring diverse leadership.
• Creating and using a board job description.
• Five things board members should know about their organization’s finances.
• Program planning and protecting core programs.
• Contingency planning and budgeting for various scenarios.

Afternoon: Fundraising in Challenging Times
Board members must ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organizations they lead. In this workshop, we’ll discuss:

• Redefining fundraising: It’s not about asking for money.
• The psychology of fundraising: Why donors give.
• Diversifying your income.
• Collaborating with peers and partners, including shared fundraising.
• Building a board fundraising menu.

Registration opens and breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided.  

Cost is $30 per participant, payable with a credit card upon registration. Multiple people can be registered at one time. Please contact Allison Abramson to request a scholarship for your organization, or if you would prefer to pay via check. Please note that organizations with fewer than three people registered will be moved to a waiting list. Priority is given to organizations with assembled Board-ED teams of at least three.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Allison at 203-974-1642.

Questions? Please contact Allison Abramson.