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Policy Governance® Sets Up Boards and Staff for Success

Posted May 08, 2018 01:55 PM
Board members who need lots of support but do little to advance the organization are a drain on resources. Moreover, boards that have poorly defined governance processes can be a risk to an organization. There is, however, a way to set up your board for success.

Just as any well-run organization clearly defines staff roles and responsibilities, Policy Governance® uses written policies that define how the board will operate and how they will work with the executive director.

Deciding in advance how the board will do its work – and how it will provide oversight – allows the board to focus on organizational strategy, deepening community connections, and fundraising. This seminar provides you with a solid understanding of Policy Governance®, an approach to governance used by many nonprofits, credit unions, religious organizations, and school districts.
Governance Matters: A More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance®
Monday, June 4, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pacific Tower (Panoramic Center) – 1200 12th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144

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This annual workshop is led by 501 Commons executive director Nancy Long, whose board uses Policy Governance®. This session is perfect for someone joining a board that uses PG, or for a board member or executive that is exploring this approach or just wants to improve board operations.

Washington Nonprofits members get a discount, as do organizations with annual budgets under $1 million.