Board Governance Training

Practical nonprofit board training covering fiduciary duties, meetings, committees, communication, and board culture.
About this Event

Event Summary:

Board service should feel meaningful, not confusing. This practical Saturday morning training is designed for current board members, new board members, aspiring board members, Executive Directors, and nonprofit leaders who want greater clarity around what effective governance looks like in real life.

Hosted by the Edison Institute, this training will help participants better understand the core responsibilities of board service, including ethics, fiduciary duty, board and staff roles, effective meetings, committee work, and healthy board communication. Participants will also complete a communication assessment to better understand how different leadership styles show up in the boardroom and how stronger communication can improve trust, decision making, and accountability.

This session is designed to be practical, interactive, and easy to apply. Participants will work through real board scenarios, discuss common governance challenges, and leave with tools they can use immediately at their next board meeting.

Participants will explore:

Ethics and fiduciary responsibility
Board roles and governance boundaries
Proper board meetings, voting, minutes, and agendas
Committee structure and accountability
Communication styles and board culture
Practical strategies for healthier board engagement

Who should attend:
Current nonprofit board members, new board members, aspiring board members, Executive Directors, nonprofit staff who support boards, and community leaders interested in serving more effectively.