During this month-long intensive training, participants show up ready to listen, learn and participate. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony and agency fair, where graduates can meet representatives of nonprofit organizations that are seeking new members for their boards.
Training includes topics like:
- Issues facing nonprofit organizations
- Board operations and protocol
- Collaboration and conflict resolution
- Choosing a board and board members
- Fiscal management
- Strategic fundraising
- Creating bold organizational strategies
- Managing legal risk
- How race relates to the board member role
