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In this issue:

  • Board Orientation Template
  • The Board’s Role in Preventing Harassment
  • Building Constituent Support Through a Dinner Party
  • Should Your CEO Serve as a Board Member?
  • Four Upcoming Events & Trainings, including
    Bringing Leaders Together: A Retreat for Nonprofit Chief Executives

Don't forget to visit our library filled with all of our downloadable resources.

 

Board Orientation Template

All new board members should start their service with an orientation to the organization. This 34-slide, customizable PowerPoint template provides guidance on what to cover. Once customized, it can be used at your next orientation session. Members-only.

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The Board's Role in Preventing Harassment

All boards have a responsibility to ensure their organization treats their employees fairly and appropriately, complies with all relevant laws, and addresses all harassment issues. Learn more about how to revamp your organization’s workplace culture to foster a civil, respectful, and harassment-free workplace.

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Building Constituent Support Through a Dinner Party

Many nonprofits put a lot of energy into planning and hosting fundraising galas. Two nonprofit leaders have found a different, more effective way to engage their constituents — a dinner party focused on discussing issues impacting the future of the organization. Members only.

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Should Your CEO Serve as a Board Member?

BoardSource's Jenifer Gager Holland, associate vice president of consulting and learning practice, weighs in on this important question on our blog. 

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Calling all CEOs and EDs: Join Us for the 2019 Executive Retreat

Described by a past participant as “...one of the best professional development experiences I have had in over 25 years of working.”  Taking place October 28-30 in St. Petersburg, FL.

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BRINGING LEADERS TOGETHER | A REATREAT FOR NONPROFIT CHIEF EXECS | CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Upcoming Webinars, Trainings, & Events

Webinar: Black & Bold: Perspectives on Social Sector Leadership
October 1 | 2-3 pm ET 

Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting
October 2-4 | San Jose, CA

2020 BoardSource Leadership Forum
May 7-8 | St. Louis, MO
We’re busy planning for the nation’s premier board leadership conference. Make your plans now to join more than 1,000 of your peers to discuss the newest thinking and best practices in nonprofit governance.

 

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