Continuing Education Unit (CEU) will be offered for this training.

Your board of directors sets the tone and direction of your organization. How do you build a strong and engaged board? Once you have accomplished that, how do you maintain member involvement? This training will provide a step-by-step guide to building an effective board as well as strategies for keeping members involved and accountable.

Audience: This training is intended for staff within victim service organizations who work closely with a board of directors. It is not for those who are serving on a board of directors.

Introductory Week: The Importance of Board Development

• Week 1: Assessing Board Needs, Recruiting, and Orienting Board Members
  • Describe how to identify need gaps in a board of directors.
  • Discuss how to recruit potential board members.
  • Explain ways to interview and assess potential board members.
  • Identify the key content areas that should be covered in a board orientation.
• Week 2: Involving and Educating Board Members
  • Explain how you can educate and engage your board in furthering the organization's mission and vision.
  • Discuss how to navigate the relationship between the board of directors and staff.
  • Describe the types of meetings in which the board may be involved and how to conduct those meetings.
• Week 3: Evaluating, Rotating, and Celebrating the Board
  • Describe the process for evaluating your board.
  • Explain the importance of ethics and accountability for board members.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of term limits for the board and rotating board members.
  • Explain the importance of celebrating successes of the board and the organization it serves.