Putting Principles into Practice: Strong Board Governance

Center for Nonprofit Excellence cohort programs support the growth and development of local nonprofits.

March-June 2025
Delivered in partnership with Wastyn & Associates  

All nonprofits share one common, crucial ingredient—an engaged, helpful board committed to working together effectively to fulfill a shared mission and vision. In this cohort, board members and nonprofit professionals come together to learn and implement proven ways to build powerful partnerships for impact. Over a four-month period, a combination of virtual resources accessed on your own schedule and in-person sessions to guide the implementation of the concepts will make the best use of your time while connecting you to skilled presenters and inspiring peers. From defining board roles to approaches to engaging board members, this cohort program will offer the skills and materials that improve board leadership. Together, your cohort will learn the content, be supported in the work to implement learnings, and build a network of supportive peers.

 Application Process Dates - 2025

  • Registration Open: Tuesday, 1/7

  • Registration Close: Tuesday, 1/28

  • Notification: Tuesday, 2/18

Session Dates

  • Times: TBD

  • Kickoff meeting: Tuesday, March 11, 12:00-1:00 pm (virtual)

  • In-person sessions

    • Tuesday, April 8: 9:00-10:00 am

    • Tuesday, May 13: 3:00-4:00 pm

    • Tuesday, June 10: 9:00-10:00 am

    • Tuesday, July 8: 3:00-4:00 pm

    • Tuesday, August 12: 9:00-10:00 am

    • Tuesday, September 9: 3:00-4:00 pm

  • Graduation: Tuesday, September 16: 4:00-5:00 pm

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

To learn more about cohort programs and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, contact Center director, Daisy Moran.

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Call (563) 326-2840