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The Importance of Cultivating the Board’s Understanding of Programs

Join the conversation on the importance of board members understanding programs and their impact. Download the study and learn how to cultivate a stronger connection to programs.

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The Importance of Cultivating the Board’s Understanding of Programs

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  1. The Importance of Cultivating the Board’s Understanding of Programs Insights from Leading with Intent 2017 Join the conversation! Use our hashtag, #BuildYourBoard Hosted by Sponsored by

  2. Today’s Conversation

  3. About the Study • Biennial study of board composition, culture, and performance. • First data collected in 1994. • Moment in time snapshots of board strengths and challenges. • Convenience sample of executives and board chairs. • Available for download at leadingwithintent.org.

  4. About the Respondents

  5. A Snapshot of Who Boards Are and How They Work

  6. New Insights About What Matters Most

  7. An Important Dimension

  8. Relationship to Strategy

  9. Relationship to Engagement & Commitment

  10. Relationship to Fundraising & Community Engagement

  11. Putting it Into Context

  12. Board Development Priorities

  13. The Power of Connecting to the Work

  14. Suggestions for Cultivating Connection to Programs • Vary the way that information about programmatic impact is shared • Create opportunities for board members to experience programs first person • Incorporate stories into board meetings • Other suggestions?

  15. Questions & Reflections

  16. Learn More & Take Action • Download the report at leadingwithintent.org • Join future webinar discussions, hosted by Nonprofit Quarterly: • November 28th: Taking Action on the Findings Related to Board Diversity • December 12th: The Critical Role of Board Chairs • Use “Opportunities for Reflection” as a starting point for board discussion

  17. Thank you for joining us! Nonprofit Quarterly relies on your generous support. If you enjoyed this webinar, please consider donating today! https://nonprofitquarterly.networkforgood.com/ Share what you learned! Use our hashtag, #buildyourboard Sponsored by

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