NonProfit Training & Board Development
Drawing on 25 years of nonprofit executive director and CEO leadership for local and regional chapters of national nonprofits, Ellen’s board development workshops equip directors with the knowledge and tools to excel in their governance roles. Covering essential topics such as board structure, best practices, and the legal and fiduciary duties of board members, these sessions provide practical strategies to:
The result? Boards emerge more confident, cohesive, and strategically aligned, with directors who understand their roles, embrace accountability, and actively contribute to advancing the organization’s mission and impact.
High performing boards can take your nonprofit organization to new heights and advance your mission at an accelerated rate. Best Practice boards demonstrate governance practices that inspire stakeholder confidence and trust, and provide guidance on the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness and financial sustainability. Board directors also serve as ambassadors and advocates within the community, helping to secure needed resources to effectively and efficiently operate and advance its mission.
Ellen excels in creating and revitalizing boards. From retreats to skill-building sessions, she has led and guided organizations from grassroots initiatives to state offices of major national nonprofits.
Target Audiences
NonProfit Training & Board Development
Boards of Directors
To improve collaboration, clarify expectations, and align around mission, vision, and priorities utilizing nonprofit best practices.
Executive Directors/CEOs
To build stronger partnerships with their boards and support effective board engagement.
Organizations Experiencing Growth or Transition
To ensure the board evolves in structure, strategy, and oversight capacity.
Nonprofits Facing Challenges
To address issues like low board engagement, ineffective or transitional leadership, or turnaround challenges.
At The Conclusion of the Board Development & NonProfit Training Participants Will Be Able To:
- Apply effective governance strategies to enhance organizational culture, strategic focus, and financial sustainability.
- Utilize proven methods to build or revitalize boards, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectsively to advance the
organization's mission.
- Understand how incorporating nonprofit best practices can help a nonprofit improve efficiency, accountability, fundraising
success, and overall impact by ensuring clear goals, strong financial management, effective board governance, deep
donor relationships, and a well-designed communication strategy, allowing them to better serve their community and
achieve their mission more effectively.
Testimonials
"A proven leader in the nonprofit space."
Quinntez GurndySenior Program Manager, Kaiser Permanente
"The information was incredibly useful. The examples given were very helpful and taken to heart because the facilitator personally overcame the challenges."
Jared LongPresident, Kids in Tech Board Retreat (February 2022)
"Ellen facilitated our board retreat and everything was useful. The overview of what nonprofits are, the role and responsibilities of the board, what stakeholders want to see, the nonprofit life cycles, and her specific stories will all help us grow as a board. All good!!"
Laura JessephBoard Director Brewable (Feb 2023)