Events

Join us to learn from a panel of Board Chairs who got their organizations through COVID, The Great Resignation and a state unalterably changed over the past two years - […]

We often hear from staff leadership about board governance and best practices, but not from the volunteer board leaders themselves. Until now! The role of a board treasurer is challenging. […]

With COVID, the great resignation, and economic uncertainty, experts believe that nonprofits are on the verge of losing large numbers of leaders. Change at the executive level — whether planned […]

The relationship between the executive director and the board chair is critically important to a nonprofit. It is an interdependent link that requires regular communication and collaboration. By working together as […]

This educational session is geared toward board members in the Hudson Valley and is sponsored by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan, […]

This educational session is geared toward board members in the Hudson Valley and is sponsored by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan, […]

In this workshop, Barbara Paxton, Chief Program Officer BoardStrong, will discuss why you should consider board services and what it means to serve on the Board of Directors of a […]

In this workshop, our Chief Program Officer Barbara Paxton will discuss why you should consider board service and what it means to serve on the Board of Directors of a […]

Forming committees – smaller groups of board members responsible for overseeing certain areas of work – can be an effective and efficient way of engaging your board, putting directors’ skills […]

Difficult Board members. Chances are, you will have one serving on your nonprofit’s board of directors—if not now, eventually. Good board members make governance a pleasure, and the nonprofit hums […]

Good governance is about more than just showing up. Engaging board members requires good communication, ongoing support, and opportunities to see your mission in action. The pandemic has taken its […]