Board Governance for Nonprofits

Five 75-Minute Webinars, Tuesdays March 15th – April 12th, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: $150 (Whole organization) or $95 (Individuals) for Members, $300 (Whole Organizations) or $190 (Individuals) for Nonmembers.  Please note, there is no discount code.  If you are a WVNPA member select the MNA Member option of your choice.

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Description:

Legal responsibilities, strategic vision, financial stewardship…Board Members have a lot on their plates. Whether you are a seasoned board member or a new recruit, this workshop will cover all you need to know to become an excellent board member. Join us for this webinar series to make the most of your board term.

Who Should Attend:

All sessions will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one or more of the sessions will still have access to all course materials.

We are committed to making our online courses as accessible as possible to all learners. Please contact us with any concerns or requests.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Legal responsibilities, strategic vision, financial stewardship…Board Members have a lot on their plates. Whether you are a seasoned board member or a new recruit, this workshop will cover all you need to know to become an excellent board member. Join us for this webinar series to make the most of your board term. 

 Participants in this workshop will leave with:

• An understanding of board legal responsibilities, duties, and roles
• Tools to govern better as a body, including best practices in board structure, recruitment, relationships, and running meetings
• Opportunity to reflect on current board structure and dynamics, with identified areas to improve
• Access to a resource library with sample policies, templates, and further reading to aid in strengthening your board

Webinars will take place Tuesdays March 15 – April 12, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN

• March 15 | Board Basics + Responsibilities
• March 22 | Board Structure + Meetings Part 1
• March 29 | Board Structure + Meetings Part 2
• April 5 | Board Culture + Board/Staff Dynamics
• April 12 | Recruiting + Onboarding Board Members

About the Instructor:

Liz Moore, Executive Director of Montana Nonprofit Association
Liz joined the Montana Nonprofit Association as Executive Director in 2011. She previously worked for the Rocky Mountain Development Council, a community action agency serving south-central Montana, for 16 years. In that role, Liz worked with the Head Start program, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, Montana Youth Homes, Homelessness Prevention and Rehousing, and a variety of other human services programs. In her 25 years working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector, Liz was a founding board member for Family Promise of Greater Helena, served on the board of ExplorationWorks!, a museum of science and culture, and co-founded HATCH, the Helena Action Coalition on Homelessness. She served on the Region III Disability Services QIC Editorial Board, the Montana Continuum of Care Coalition, the Montana NAMIWalk Steering Committee, The Montana Behavioral Initiative (MBI) Council, Montana Children’s Bill of Rights Task Force, and the Montana Office of Public Instruction Comprehensive System for Professional Development