Becoming the BEST Board Leader Session 3: Aligning Passion with Meaningful Board Leadership

Description

Nonprofits First is introducing a NEW series to raise nonprofit boards from good to great! 

Becoming a Purposeful Board Leader: Aligning Passion with Meaningful Board Leadership 

This is PART 3 of a three-part series. If a nonprofit organization has a board representative at each session, their organization will receive a certificate of achievement for completing the course.

Each session and participant must register separately.

This is an IN-PERSON workshop offered FREE of charge thanks to the generous support of the Junior League of Boca Raton.

This final session will cover:

 - How to Evaluate Potential Board Opportunities: Mission and values alignment, expectations, and organizational health.

 - Questions to Ask Before Joining: Time commitment, fundraising expectations, liability coverage.

 - Onboarding and Orientation: What to expect when joining a board.

 - Being an Active Board Member: Attending meetings, contributing to discussions, committee work, relationship with the Executive Director, relationships building with fellow board members

ABOUT THE PRESENTER 

Vicki Pugh is a seasoned nonprofit leader with deep expertise in board governance and organizational development. Throughout her career with institutions such as the New York City Opera, Carnegie Hall, YMCA, and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, she has worked closely with boards to enhance their strategic focus and operational effectiveness. 

As CEO of Advancement Experts, Vicki regularly facilitates board meetings, retreats, and planning sessions, helping members strengthen their engagement and build a culture of accountability and purpose. She has held leadership roles on several boards, including Past President of Executive Women of the Palm Beaches, Vice President of the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Council, and board member of Philanthropy Tank. She also served as President of the AFP Palm Beach County Chapter, where she was honored as Outstanding Fundraising Professional in 2019.