Nonprofit Presidents’ Council: December Session – The Relationship Between the Board and the ED

About the Workshop:
Nonprofit Presidents’ Council:  The Relationship Between the ED and the Board
The quality of the relationship between an organization’s board and its executive director sets not only the agenda, but the tone for an organization.  Establishing clear lines of communication, adeptly navigating relationships, and setting standards for leadership between board members and the executive director is integral for the long-term success of an organization.  Whether you’re a board member or executive director, join us for a FREE panel discussion hosted by regional nonprofit board chairs and executive directors exploring this relationship and critical questions, such as:
·        How do you lead as a board member when the ED is in charge of day-to-day operations?
·        How do you most effectively communicate with your ED?
·        What are the best ways to clarify expectations of the board to the ED?
·        How do you manage the possible dynamics around board members who have a friendship with the ED prior to onboarding?
·        How does the board manage requests from individual board members for the ED?
·        What is a healthy way for the board to interact with the staff?
·        What is the best board accountability model? How does this impact the ED?
·        When a crisis occurs, who leads? The board chair or the ED?
·        What is the best model for strategy development between board and staff?
·        How do you coordinate community networking amongst board members and the ED?
·        How do you plan for succession?
Panelists:  

• Diane Drollinger, President/CEO, NSC (Session Moderator)
• Ann Plunkett, Board President, NSC
• Kathy Doellefeld-Clancy, Executive Director, The Joseph H. & Florence A. Roblee Foundation
• Bill Newbold, Board of Trustees Chairman, Our Little Haven

About the Nonprofit Presidents’ Council:
The Nonprofit Presidents’ Council is a quarterly program series designed for nonprofit board presidents, board members, and executive directors.  These hour-and-a-half morning presentations create a common spacec where nonprofit leaders can meet peers, discuss best practices, and share challenges.