Do you have a board that is tired, non-functional, and/or members have been around too long to be effective? If so, how do you revamp and re-energize it? This workshop will go through a series of different considerations and approaches to bring life back to your board. Different approaches to be discussed through this interactive webinar include:
- Updating your bylaws to include board limits, board role description AND how to roll these out.
- Recruiting and integrating youth, couples/ families, business owners, participants/clients. Creative recruiting for small towns. Creating a board representative of your town, community, and/or stakeholders.
- Meeting frequency and agendas – including speaker series.
- Retreat focused on revival, strategic planning, or other relevant topics that includes staff, partners, clients.
- Building intentional board culture and practices.
- And more…
Bring your challenges and questions – and some of your best practices to discuss and learn. Webinar will be participatory, with a mix of presentations, case examples, and question and sharing times. Participants will leave this webinar with a list of new ideas to try with their ‘tired’ board!
The webinar will be recorded and shared with those who register. Registrants will have recording access for 2 weeks after the session.
About the Presenter:
Leaves of Change VT Founder, Sarah Henshaw, brings over 20 years of working in partnerships with nonprofits/ non-government organizations, communities, and humans in both an international and US setting. Sarah started her career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, where her commitment to local communities was sparked. Through collaboration with communities and organizations in over 20 countries, including the United States, Sarah has seen the power of people and organizations to change to fulfill their dreams and thrive. Sarah has been on multiple nonprofit boards, including large international and local VT ones, and is currently ending her term as the Board Chair for Clarina Howard Nichols Center in Lamoille, and starting her term as Board Chair on the Green Mountain Support Services board. She’s worked with over 25 boards in various capacities, including board development and facilitating retreats. Sarah lives and works in beautiful Stowe, VT, balancing being an avid outdoors woman, mother, and change-maker.