Programs & Events

Upcoming Programs & Events

  • Charter Board Governance Series: Upskill and Reskill Your Charter Boards!

    January 28, 2026 to June 20, 2026 Various Times

    In person: Greater New Orleans Foundation, 919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

    Upskill and Reskill Your Charter Boards! is a series specially designed for new and seasoned charter school board members, launched by the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Paulette and Frank Stewart Board Governance Institute in partnership with NOLA Public Schools. This dynamic series ensures that all charter school board members can access the content and resources they need to ensure our charter schools are effective, impactful, and sustainable.

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  • Strategic Partnerships for Stronger Nonprofits

    April 1, 2026 to June 18, 2026 Various Times

    In person: Greater New Orleans Foundation, 919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

    Nonprofits are most impactful when we work together. As nonprofits increasingly explore how to become sustainable, streamline operations, and expand their impact, more leaders are looking to strategic partnerships as viable strategies.  Strategic partnerships, which can take many forms, are often needed to advance mission-focused impact, efficiently steward resources for the benefit of the communities being served, and facilitate long-term change.

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  • Stronger Boards Means Stronger Nonprofits: A Governance Webinar Series

    April 28, 2026 to August 20, 2026 Various Times

    Virtual

    Effective and impactful governance, beyond ensuring nonprofit compliance, requires board members to activate different skill sets and areas of knowledge like strategic planning, organizational visioning, leadership development, fiscal healthorganizational sustainability, and fund development. Board members must rely on these skills and knowledge even more so as they govern through change and uncertainty.

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  • The Board’s Role in Strategic Partnerships, Restructures, and Mergers

    May 14, 2026 12:00pm-1:30pm

    Virtual

    In 2026’s complex landscape, nonprofit boards are working with staff leaders to meet extraordinary challenges — but they don’t have to go it alone. How can boards provide strategic guidance to best position their organizations in an ever-changing environment? This interactive session will help orient board members to the landscape of partnership opportunities available to nonprofits. 

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  • Board Governance Fundamentals

    June 4, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm

    Virtual

    Effective board leadership is crucial to an organization’s success. This workshop for board members, executive directors, and senior staff who work directly with board members will discuss exceptional governance practices and strategies for improved board member engagement. Participants will leave inspired with new ideas to unleash their board’s potential!   

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  • Board Officers and Committee Chairs: Roles and Responsibilities

    June 23, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm

    Virtual

    Many people step into leadership roles on their boards without understanding what’s expected of them or how to fulfill the role effectively – yet much is riding on their ability to do so. In this webinar, attendees will discuss how these leadership roles support good governance, contribute to the effectiveness of the board, and have a positive impact on the organization.

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  • How to Plan, Design, and Facilitate a Great Board Retreat

    August 20, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm

    Virtual

     At times, all board members need to spend dedicated time away from the usual routine of board business to focus on the bigger picture. A retreat offers the opportunity to delve more deeply into strategy, visioning, or specific issues that they are unable to address during regular board meetings.

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