Lead With Purpose
Indiana’s Premier Nonprofit Board Training Program
This series prepares individuals to apply their skills, interests, and experiences in effective nonprofit board service.
Participants completing this eight-session, interactive, virtual series will:
- Learn new skills and knowledge in key areas of board responsibility including vision and strategy, legal and financial oversight, fundraising, and more
- Prepare to lead in the nonprofit boardroom
- Receive for immediate use in board service
Registration is $500 for the full series. Individuals may also register for single sessions for $90.
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Lead With Purpose
$500The Lead With Purpose training series prepares individuals to apply their skills, interests, and experiences in effective nonprofit board service. This series includes sessions 1 – 8.
Training Sessions
Session 1
Nonprofit Fundamentals
Boards that lead with purpose are informed and equipped. Most people know nonprofits make our communities stronger, but few people know how they operate. In this session, individuals will learn the purpose and characteristics of nonprofit organizations, how they are structured, governed, and funded, and the unique role they play in society.
One training is $90.
Session 2
Choosing Your Cause
Boards that lead with purpose share a passion for their cause. Did you know there are over 1,900 nonprofit organizations in Central Indiana? In this session, individuals interested in serving on a nonprofit board will explore their personal passions and learn how and where to find meaningful board service opportunities in their community.
One training is $90.
Session 3
Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
Boards that lead with purpose know their role. In this session, individuals looking to better understand the responsibilities of board service will learn the essential accountabilities of the nonprofit board in alignment with leading practices.
1.5 SHRM recertification credits available for this session.
One training is $90.
Session 4
Effective Staff and Board Roles
Boards that lead with purpose work as a team. In this session, individuals seeking to maximize the strengths and effectiveness of executive and board leadership will learn the complementary yet distinct roles that staff and board members play in nonprofit organizations.
One training is $90.
Session 5
Building a Thriving Board
Boards that lead with purpose govern with excellence. In this session, individuals looking to improve the composition and functionality of a nonprofit board will learn best practices in recruitment, onboarding, and rotation in alignment with an organization’s mission.
One training is $90.
Session 6
Setting Vision and Strategy
Boards that lead with purpose plan with vision and strategy. In this session, individuals looking to understand the board’s responsibility in setting vision and planning for a sustainable future will learn the four essential pillars of nonprofit organizational health and how to apply strategic planning best practices in each.
One training is $90.
Session 7
Fundraising Essentials for Board Members
Boards that lead with purpose aren’t afraid to fundraise. In this session, individuals looking to fulfill the fundraising responsibilities of nonprofit board membership will learn successful ways to engage in the four-part fundraising process.
One training is $90.
Session 8
Activating Board Committees
Boards that lead with purpose empower high-performing committees. In this session, individuals seeking to maximize productivity through board committees will learn common structures and leading practices for effective committee functionality and leadership.
One training is $90.
