Battle Creek Community Training Calendar 

Did you know The Miller Foundation hosts FREE Board training events each year. These learning sessions are open to any current Battle Creek Community member, Battle Creek non-profit leadership, board members, staff members or volunteers that directly serve the Battle Creek MI community, including having staff or office space in Battle Creek. 

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Each training is offered at two different times and features different topics from board governance basics to specialized areas such as finance and fundraising.

 

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The Miller Foundation tracks participation and rewards organizations for attendance. Attendance will be taken at each event. Each participant must be registered and attend in order to obtain participation credit for your organization and a minimum 48 hour cancellation is required. 



Title: Effective ED-Board Partnerships for Strategic Success 
Date: March 25, 2025  (2 time choices)

AM Option: 9 AM to 11:30 AM (ET US and Canada) in-person or on Zoom (majority registrations decide how it's presented)
PM Option: or 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM on Zoom

This workshop provides a comprehensive framework for cultivating a productive and healthy relationship between an Executive Director (ED) and the Board of Directors. It emphasizes the critical role of a balanced partnership, particularly between the ED and the Board Chair, to ensure effective governance and organizational success. Participants will learn actionable strategies to foster trust, enhance communication, and align on priorities.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Healthy ED-Board Relationships:
    • Understanding roles and responsibilities to avoid micromanagement or overreach.
    • Building mutual respect and trust for collaborative decision-making.
    • Establishing boundaries and open channels for feedback.
  2. Board Chair-ED Dynamics:
    • Defining the chair’s role in supporting the ED while representing the board.
    • Leveraging the partnership to align on vision and address challenges constructively.
  3. Effective Agenda Development:
    • Designing agendas that foster engagement and participation.
    • Balancing routine operational updates with meaningful strategic conversations.
    • Incorporating time for brainstorming, reflection, and relationship-building.
  4. Integrating Strategic Conversations:
    • Ensuring space for forward-looking discussions in every meeting.
    • Connecting strategic goals with immediate decisions to maintain alignment.
  5. Facilitating Critical Decision-Making:
    • Identifying and prioritizing agenda items that require board action.
    • Using clear decision-making frameworks to promote consensus and efficiency.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Improved understanding of the complementary roles of the ED and the board in governance and leadership.
  • Enhanced ability to craft agendas that drive engagement and strategic focus.
  • Clearer processes for facilitating meaningful conversations and decisions.
  • Strengthened relationships between the ED, Board Chair, and board members, leading to better collaboration and organizational effectiveness.

This interactive workshop equips participants with the tools to align governance practices with organizational strategy, ensuring a more effective partnership and a stronger overall impact.

 Required Pre-Work:  Board 101 (Foundations of Board Governance) is a pre-requisite to this workshop and free access to the on-demand video is granted during registration and can be taken on your time anytime prior to this workshop. 

Designed For -  This workshop is ideal for all Executive Directors, Board Chairs and any Board Members

    Register Here for the AM Session                              Register Here for the PM Session   

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Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting if you are unable to attend.  These workshops are offered at no-cost and “No-Shows” may affect the ability of organizations to participate in future events.
If you need assistance with a cancellation, a change in your registration or access assistance please email [email protected] or call our office at 517-796-4750 ext.1

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 Please see the Nonprofit Network event calendar and online courses for all we have to offer or if you do not live in or serve the Battle Creek, MI community.