Lead with purpose.

Indiana’s Premier Nonprofit Board Training Program

Serving on a nonprofit board can be rewarding, but are you equipped to lead with purpose?

The Lead with purpose training series prepares individuals to apply their skills, interests, and experiences in effective nonprofit board service.

Participants completing this eight-session, interactive, virtual series will:

  • Be prepared to lead in the nonprofit boardroom
  • Receive tools for immediate use
  • Gain access to continued board support and resources through a LinkedIn Lead with purpose Alumni group and quarterly  “Time with our Experts” sessions with financial, legal, and human resources professionals and BoardSource Certified Nonprofit Board Consultants from Hedges

Part 1 – Foundations of Nonprofit Governance is designed for individuals new to the nonprofit sector or board service and those looking to update their knowledge, including leading financial and legal practices.

Part 2 – Advanced Nonprofit Governance builds on the content from Part 1 and is designed for more seasoned board members and Executive Directors who are seeking ways to amplify their impact as a board member or chief executive, prepare for board officer and committee leadership roles, and build and activate their board.

All are interactive, virtual sessions from 9:30am – 11:00am ET.

So that participants can immediately implement the knowledge and tools gained through Lead with purpose sessions, we offer a Buy-one-Get-One for each registration so that two individuals from the same nonprofit organization can participate and learn together for the price of one!

 

Registration opens on March 14.

 

Founding Sponsors:

 

Leading Sponsors:

National Bank of Indianapolis

Check out session information below.

Session 1: Nonprofit Fundamentals

August 10, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.

Session 2: Choosing Your Cause

August 24, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.

Session 3: Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards (SHRM Recertification Credits Available)

September 7, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.

Session 4: Effective Staff and Board Roles

September 21, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.

Session 5: Building a Thriving Board

October 5, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.

Session 6: Setting Vision and Strategy

October 19, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.

Session 7: Fundraising Essentials for Board Members

November 2, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.

Session 8: Activating Board Committees

November 16, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am ET

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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 for two people with the same nonprofit organization.