What is the Board’s proper role? Is their job to be fiduciary stewards only? Are they there to raise money and leave governance to executives? How can you best engage the Board and put talented Board members to good use for the organization?
We challenge Boards to an enriched concept of their governance role – a leadership role – built on a foundation of solid stewardship.
GOVERNANCE SERVICES AND CONSULTING
Development of Board governance policies – To clarify responsibilities, decision-making, and issue-related policies, ensuring that Boards comply with their fiduciary obligations
CEO/ED Evaluation – Policy and tools for the Evaluating Committee, confidential administration and reporting of results
Board assessments and audits – Process and tools for the Executive Committee to evaluate whether the Board is working most effectively, confidential administration and reporting of results
Board Recruitment and Orientation – Board composition analysis and recruiting consulting, along with Board member orientation tools
Strategic Planning – Facilitation of strategic planning process and meetings
Retreat Facilitation – Retreat and meeting design and facilitation
BOARD TRAINING AND ON-GOING EDUCATION
While each Board’s needs and composition are different, any Board is well served by a commitment to on-going education. When Board members learn together, they create a common understanding of their governance role and, through that alignment, increase their productivity and contribution to the organization.
We offer The Board Leadership Series – a suite of training programs available for Retreat formats or in 2-hour blocks to fit inside a Board meeting.