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Topics Covered: What work really constitutes board work Essential roles and responsibilities nonprofit boards and board members need to undertake What philanthropic leaders look for as signs that good governance is actually happening Ways to effectively engage your board in relationship and resource development Ways boards can organize and approach their work and meetings to maximize their leadership Outcomes: Assess how effectively your board is leading your organization Develop an action plan to improve the effectiveness of your board’s leadership…

Topics Covered: The skills, talents, and perspectives needed to build a dream board Best practices for identifying and recruiting the “right” people for your board Tools and techniques to vet potential candidates and find future stars Practical ways to get new members oriented and involved in board service Outcomes: Assess the composition of your current board Create a robust talent management system that spans the full spectrum of board service Identify the best sources in your organization and community to…

Topics Covered: Practical ways that boards can embrace and apply accountability Best practices for continuous learning and board development Practical ways boards keep members engaged and involved Strategies for revitalizing low-performing boards How to develop a structure that supports and sustains board success Outcomes: Adopt a performance evaluation plan for your board and its members Identify action steps to increase excellence in board leadership Intended audience: This series is developed for the professional and volunteer leaders of nonprofit organizations including…

The event, which will unite a worldwide community of servant leadership advocates, will take place September 24-26, 2014, at the Sheraton Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia. You can find more information here.