BasicsOfEffectiveBoardService

The Basics of Effective Board Service: Preparing to Make a Difference

The Basics of Effective Board Service Workshop is an introductory board member development program of the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, presented in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. This distinctive program draws upon the nationally-noted expertise of the faculty of the Midwest Center and a diverse group of experienced board leaders from across the Greater Kansas City community to help prepare current and emerging leaders to serve effectively as members of nonprofit and public service boards, commissions, and task forces.

Next offering: To be determined

PROGRAM SERIES OUTLINE

Session 1: The Basics of Board Work

Introduction to Nonprofit and Government Boards
Governance, Policy, and Strategy
The Legal Dimensions of Board Work
The Core Responsibilities of Boards
Voices From the Boardroom

Session 2: Show Us the Money! Getting and Using It Wisely

Board Roles in Fund Raising and Development
Financial Leadership and Accountability
Reading and Using Financial Reports
Voices From the Boardroom

Session 3: Organizing for Successful Board Work

Boards and How They Are Organized
Boards as Teams
What It Takes to be an Effective Board Member
Developing an Effective Board-Staff Partnership
The Passion to Serve: Finding the Right Match
Voices From the Boardroom

Fee Information: $75 per participant (the series fee includes an extensive set of reference and resource materials).

Location: All regular sessions will be held at the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership’s Training and Resource Center in Room 210 of the UMKC building located at 4747 Troost in Kansas City, Missouri. Parking is available at no additional cost. Session fee includes an extensive resource binder, continental breakfast on Saturday, and pizza and beverages at the Tuesday night sessions.

For More Information . . .

Email or call the Midwest Center at (816) 235-2305 or 1-800-474-1170 for more information. Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may contact the University through Relay Missouri, 1-800-735-2966 (TT) or 1-800-735-2466 (voice).

Note: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available; contact Senior Program Coordinator Mark Culver for more information or to apply (culverm@umkc.edu, or 816-235-5720).