A strong and effective board of directors is crucial for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. This workshop provides essential guidance on developing a committed and supportive board. Learn how to induct new board members successfully, define clear roles, and understand both collective and individual fiduciary responsibilities. We will also cover key questions potential board members should ask before joining and the time commitments involved.

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What You’ll Learn:

1. Inducting New Members: Best practices for successfully inducting and onboarding new board members.
2. Defining Roles: How to define and assign roles and responsibilities within the board.
3. Fiduciary Responsibilities: Understanding the collective and individual fiduciary duties of board members.
4. Board Member Commitment: Key questions to ask before joining a board and understanding the time commitment required.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Cheryl Smith is a seasoned nonprofit expert with more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector. She is the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services — a small consulting firm located in metro Atlanta that provides nonprofit start-up, training, strategic planning, and grant-writing services for nonprofit leaders across the nation each year. In addition, as a national trainer, Cheryl provides nonprofit workshops for universities, financial institutions, faith-based organizations, nonprofit associations, and SCORE chapters across the country. Each year, these workshops help thousands of nonprofit and small business leaders receive guidance for establishing and scaling their charitable and business efforts.

Cheryl believes that if we work together, we can have an amazing world. And her personal and professional mission in life is to help nonprofit leaders actualize their missions and achieve this great potential.