Mixing It Up: Nonprofit Board and Executive Director Partnerships

The Board-Executive Director (ED) partnership is like your favorite vinaigrette. While oil and vinegar don’t mix, by simply shaking or stirring them, you can achieve a suspended solution, and good things will happen. Board-ED partnerships are no different. They need attention to reach their highest potential.

Are you an Executive Director looking to strengthen your partnership with your Board? Are you a Board Chair wondering how you can create a high-performing Board who doesn’t scare off your Executive Director? Then join Stacey Wedding, founder of PiP and BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer, for this half-day session to:

• Gain tips and tools on how to cultivate an effective Board-ED partnership.
• Clarify when the Board Chair’s role stops and the ED’s role starts.
• Consider realistic expectations for your Board, Board Chair and ED.
• Reflect on symptoms and sources of conflict — how to prevent conflict from arising and how to deal with it when it does.
• Enjoy some therapeutic conversation about what it takes to make this complex relationship work!

Special thanks to our sponsor, the Ritter Charitable Trust, for keeping costs low for our nonprofit attendees!

Target Audience

• Dynamic Duo Teams – Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair teams who want to learn and explore together
• Executive Directors/CEOs of nonprofits
• Existing nonprofit board members (Board Chairs and those interested in taking on a Board leadership role

FAQs

Do I need to come as a pair with my Executive Director and/or Board Chair?

Nope! While we certainly encourage you both to come, so you can start from the same foundation, it certainly isn’t necessary. At past workshops we’ve had just the Executive Director/CEO come, and we’ve also had just the incoming or current Board Chair attend.

Will lunch be served?

A light lunch will be available, and afternoon water and snacks will also be provided. If you have a dietary need, please contact us.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Feel free to reach us at 702-896-4915 or PiPAdvisor@profinphil.com

Early bird pricing is through August 30th and ANN Members receive a 10% discount (log in to your members’ area and navigate to promo codes for the code and/or special link).