Join us for this five-week course for boards to dig deep on nonprofit financial best practices, help them avoid pitfalls and permit them toJoin us for this five-week course for boards to dig deep on nonprofit financial best practices, help them avoid pitfalls and permit them to make a strong overall contribution to the organization they serve.Nonprofit Austin reserves the right to postpone this learning opportunity if there is inadequate registration.Week 1: Core roles and duties:-Legal requirements of all board members (quoting TX law)-Legal liability-Horror stories (Family Connections, my mom, etc.)-D&O Insurance-Treasurer role-Chair’s role-Finance Committee role (briefly; more next week)Week 2: Relationship with staff – getting it right; adding value:Board relationship with staff-Executive Director-Accounting and finance staff-Power dynamics and the importance of clear rolesFinance Committee Role-Adding value to the board-Adding value to the staff-Overperforming and underperformingWeek 3: Financial ReportsWhy read the financial reports? Plus, how to read the financial reports-Balance Sheet-Profit and Loss-Materiality (what to worry about and what not to worry about)-Dashboards-Inclusion-Engaging the full board in financial decisionsWeek 4: Fraud prevention, audits; separation of duties-Internal controls-Separation of duties-AuditWeek 5: Bringing it all togetherAdditional Tools, benefits-1:1 Advisory: In addition to the in-class time, each participant will get a 25-minute 1:1 […]

A focus on staff development in nonprofit organizationsThis interactive workshop dives deep into the importance of staff development for nonprofits in 2025. You'll gain crucial insights into the evolving skills landscape and learn how to identify the specific areas where your team needs the most support. Through practical activities and discussions, you'll explore a range of development strategies; including training programs, mentorship opportunities, and professional development resources. Ultimately, you'll leave the workshop with a roadmap for creating a customized staff development plan that empowers your team and fuels your organization's success.Learning Objectives:• Identify the key skills and knowledge needed for nonprofits to thrive in the current environment.• Develop a framework for assessing your team's current skillset and development needs.• Explore diverse staff development strategies to address identified gaps.• Create a cost-effective and sustainable staff development plan for your organization.• Evaluate the impact of staff development initiatives on team performance and organizational goals.Nonprofit Austin reserves the right to postpone this opportunity if there is not adequate registration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More about our facilitator:Sheila Armitage is a trusted advisor for nonprofit leaders seeking to enhance their leadership skills, organizational performance, and impact. As a leadership development facilitator and executive coach, she brings extensive experience […]