Board Governance Fundamentals

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!   

The webinar will specifically address the following topics:  

• The “dual purpose” of nonprofit governance;   

• The board’s moral (ethical) and legal obligations (fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, obedience);   

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in the context of board service and governance;  

• Learn and apply the Governance and Management Support framework to the distinction between governance and management support roles and responsibilities; and  

• How to engage board members based on organizational needs and individual board members’ interests, skills, and capacity.   

Please click here to register. 

This session is part of a series. You can find more information on the entire series or other sessions by clicking here. 

About the Facilitator 

Marla Cornelius, MNA 

Nonprofit Leadership, Management, and Board Governance Consultant  

Certified Gallup Strengths Coach  

Marla Cornelius works with organizations and leaders committed to social justice. She is skilled at designing programs and consulting engagements that blend highly relevant theory with practical application. Her deep understanding of nonprofits, the challenges facing leaders, and the way that power plays out in organizations enables her to create environments where clients can explore new realities, learn new approaches, and achieve their goals. Marla is an expert trainer, coach, and consultant who has also co-authored a number of national studies and research reports on leadership. She has extensive board experience and currently serves on the board of Cat Town, an animal rescue and rehabilitation organization in Oakland, CA.