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Participant Quotes:
"Clear, intelligent, and well presented."
"Excellent overview of Board responsibilities."
"The workbook is a great reference."
"Great, interactive approach!"
“Your command of the subject matter is impressive, and your passion for your work is evident. I look forward to applying what I’ve learned in the BoardStar trainings to date and expanding my knowledge base in the future.”
“Our Treasurer was not only informed of necessary changes, but motivated and energized enough that he undertook the task of reviewing and updating our bylaws right away. Thank you for making Board participation easier.”
“I think that all Board Directors need to take a refresher course and understand the 3 hats that they wear in governance, implementation and volunteering.”
“Excellent presentation — very clear and organized. Great job!”
“Excellent overview of Board responsibilities.”
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 Governance Education
A good Board Director is an informed Board Director
Board Directors are legally responsible for ensuring that tax-exempt funds are utilized for the public good. How do these individuals gain the knowledge to become effective in their governance roles?
Browse our current educational opportunities.
Each year Boardstar offers more than 50 workshops, clinics, custom training sessions, and presentations designed to increase the effectiveness of nonprofit Boards throughout metro Milwaukee. At our workshops, Board Directors have the opportunity to interact with peers from other organizations, and take home valuable reference materials to help their own Boards succeed. Recurring workshops include: Orientation Express, President’s Primer, President’s Summer Camp, Ready, Set Serve, and the Revising Bylaws Clinic.
Current Board Governance Curriculum:
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ORIENTATION
Ready, Set, Serve…
(Bonnie Prochaska, Mary Wacker, Francis Vogel, Teri Terrill, Ron Retzke)
An overview of civic engagement through nonprofit Board service
Orientation Express
(Barbara Gross, Karen Higgins, Eloiza Altoro-Acevedo, Ron Retzke, Mary Unkel, José Vasquez) An introduction to nonprofit Board governance.
Orientation Express for Executives
(Bud McKonly)
A special session of Orientation Express designed for the CEO.
Advanced Refresher Course
(Custom Session Only) Financial oversight, planning, policy, director’s & officer’s insurance, etc., for the veteran Board Director
Board Orientation Clinic
(Denise Patton: BDP & Associates)
A hands-on clinic to review the orientation process and build a custom orientation manual
Orienting the Board of the Future
BOARD DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES
Board Development 101
(Sara Wilson: Mayes, Wilson & Associates)
Analyze board composition, organization need, and learn to recruit and retain talented and motivated Directors.
Leadership in Tandem (Christi Murn: Murn & Associates)
Board Chair and Executive Director partnership
Bylaws Clinic
(Teig Whaley- Smith: Community Development Advocates)
Revise the bylaws and ensure compliance with statutes
OTHER
Strategic Restructuring
(Jean Butzen, Mission Plus Strategy Consulting)
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OFFICER TRAINING
President’s Primer
(Pat Wyzbinski: Management Cornerstones Inc.)
For Board Chairs/Presidents only - learn to motivate and lead the Board of Directors
Secretary’s Seminar
Treasurer’s Tutorial
(Barbara Gross: Quality by Design)
An introduction to nonprofit financial systems and oversight for the Board treasurer
Committee Chair Counseling
GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Setting Policy
(Karin Werner, Marquette Law School)
Role of the Board in Annual Planning
Role of the Board in Strategic Planning
(Frank Martinelli: Center for Public Skills Training)
An overview of the strategic planning process, with tips on integrating throughout the organization
Fundraising – Taking the Fear Out
(Sam Macklem: Macklem Group, LLC)
A crash course on fearless fundraising for Board Directors
Increasing Income: Rx for Sustainability
(Amalia Schoone: In Progress Consulting)
Income planning and diversification
Data-Driven Decisions: Organizational Dashboards
(Mary Unkel: Unkel Management & Marketing Solutions, LLC)
Learn to develop meaningful measurement systems toevaluate organizational performance
Financial Oversight
Making Meetings Work
(Mary Wacker: M.B. Wacker Associates)
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