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Nonprofit Capacity Conference. How to Leverage Your Board Art Medici, Newport Board Group. Agenda. 1. Two Primary Types of Boards. 2. Filling the Gaps. 3. Leadership/ Mentoring. 4. Questions and Discussion. Your Board. What type do you have? What type do you want?
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Nonprofit Capacity Conference How to Leverage Your Board Art Medici, Newport Board Group
Agenda 1. Two Primary Types of Boards 2. Filling the Gaps 3. Leadership/ Mentoring 4. Questions and Discussion
Your Board What type do you have? What type do you want? Traditional vs. Corporate
Board Responsibilities • Setting the strategic direction • Approving the strategic plan • Approving the budget • Setting policies • Holding leadership accountable • Ensuring long-time viability
Corporate Board • More Professional • More Flexible • More Efficient
Traditional Board • Agendas that seem endless • Committee meetings last for hours • Lengthy discussions about minor items • Heated exchanges about personnel
What Gaps Need Filling? • Skills • Experience • Money • Diversity • Grantsmanship • Volunteer Outreach • “Headliners”
Mentoring of Professional Staff • Development • Coaching • Embedding core values • Energizing change
Leadership Development • Succession Planning • Board Retreats • One-on-one engagement Who got you here, may not get you there
Discussion Thank you art.medici@newportboardgroup.com 703 217 1948