Workshops

Board Essentials Part 1

High-impact boards start with board members who understand their role and how best to bring their skills to the board table. Join CNE staff member Melissa German on Thursday, April 24th at 3:30 pm for the first of a two-part series, Board Essentials. This series is designed to give board members a jump start on effective board service. Drawing from CNE’s Board Academy curriculum and feedback from our members, this workshop will teach the key roles and responsibilities of board members, include interactive exercises for skills development, and provide a unique networking opportunity for community members engaging in board service.

Topics covered will include:

• The unique role of the nonprofit sector
• Characteristics of a high-impact board
• Fiduciary duties of nonprofit boards
• The board/CEO partnership
• and more!

Participants will gain a new understanding of their role as board members and the path to a high-impact board, as well as a toolkit of resource materials to take with them to the boardroom. These two sessions are designed to make practical board training more readily available and to complement your organization’s own board orientation session or board education goals.  New board members of area nonprofits are encouraged to attend, as are more experienced board members who seek a refresher course to sharpen their board knowledge. Nonprofit leaders are also welcome; this is a great opportunity to engage your new board leadership!

Part 2 will be scheduled at the end of Part 1. Please bring your calendars.

Refreshments and a light meal will be provided.  

Topic	Governance
When	April 24, 2025 3:30 pm - April 24, 2025 6:00 pm
Where	PATH Foundation-321 Walker Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186
Trainer	Melissa German
Member Fee	$0.00
Non-Member Fee	$0.00