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Board University

A one-day workshop to strengthen and focus the work of your board.   

For details about the May 17, 2008 workshop in St. Paul, MN click here.

For details about the May 31, 2008 workshop in Mt. Sterling, OH click here.

Workshop Description:

At the Board University workshop, you and your team will:

• Assess your board;
• Align your board’s work with your organization’s needs;
• Explore best practices to make your board more effective, efficient, and enjoyable; and
• Plan for implementing the changes your board needs.

You’ll learn from experienced workshop leaders and from colleagues on the boards and staffs of other environmental and conservation nonprofits like yours.  Together, your organizational team will evaluate your performance and set goals for your board for the coming year.

What previous participants say about Board University:

“Board University was a great session for us - we had an experienced board member and a new board member there, and it was a great chance for them to communicate more about the big issues facing the organization and learn from each other about how to engage the board and move forward.” - Fawn Pattison, Executive Director, Agricultural Resources Center, Raleigh, NC

“As Board President, attending Board University got me started on the road to building a stronger, more effective Board.” - Cynthia Rohrbach, Board President, Swan Conservation Trust, Summertown, TN

“I really liked taking the time during the session to write down our goals and action plans. The activity helped turn an exercise into real organizational change, dreams into reality. Thanks.”- Hans Neuhauser, Executive Director, Georgia Environmental Policy Institute, Athens, GA

Who should participate?

The workshop is designed for organizational teams of two or more people including board members, executive directors, and other staff members who work with the board.

For More Information

If you’re interested in a Board University workshop in your region or would like additional information, please contact Quentin Samuels at 240-638-3599 or quentin[at]icl.org.