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Board Self-Assessment Video

Assessing Performance - What a One Hour Investment Can Really Do

To put it simply, assessing performance is one of the most effective ways to move your board and board leaders to the next level of effectiveness. In this video, Vernetta Walker, BoardSource's chief governance officer, and the CEO of YWCA National Capital Area walk you through the board’s role in assessing performance and the many victories that can come from each board member committing only an hour of his or her time to the survey process.

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A Sneak Peek...

...into next week's important discussions:

Fundraising roles, a case study on program planning, and a discussion of an age-old question: Should your CEO serve as a board member?

 

A Look Back...

...at the important tools we brought you last week.

Thousands of leaders downloaded our content from last week's email and are now better equipped for success in the boardroom.

 

Upcoming Webinars

Webinar 101
Nonprofit Board Roles & Responsibilities
January 26 | 2:00 – 3:00pm ET | Individual Members: Free | Nonmembers: $35
Board members often find themselves doing things they’ve never done before, such as making policy, planning strategies, and forming or leading committees. This webinar will articulate the board’s key roles, a board member’s key duties, and the key responsibilities of others who engage with the board. A full webinar description is online.

Webinar 201
Advancing Mission through Advocacy: The Board's Role
January 28 | 2:00 – 3:00pm ET | Individual Members: $40 | Nonmembers: $75
Nonprofit boards play a critical role in acting as a voice for the people and communities their nonprofits serve, but often lack experience and a clear understanding of this responsibility. In this webinar, we will look at nonprofit lobbying and advocacy from the board’s perspective.

Webinar Series
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education
February 2 - March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30pm ET | Members: $499
This six-part webinar series covers the fundamental nonprofit governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand, including board structure and practices, roles and responsibilities of board members, and financial and legal oversight. Designed for those who are new to board service or working with a board.

Webinar Series
Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Chief Executives
February 11 - 25 | 2:00 – 3:30pm ET | Members: $399
Earn your certificate while learning how to work effectively and efficiently to build a constructive partnership with your board. Whether you are new to the CEO role or a seasoned leader, you will learn practical approaches to some of the most challenging aspects of the job.

 

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