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 executive directors 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.Target audience:• Core: Nonprofit Executive Directors and CEOs• Secondary: Nonprofit staff and board members o 90% of the content should have universal appealo When we do breakout rooms, let’s keep the two groups separate so people can have peers they relate to moreFormat:• Zoom or equivalent• Once per week for five weeks• 75-90 minutes each time, including a brief break about halfway through• Mix of presentations, Q&A, and small group activities (using breakout rooms)Week 1: Core roles and duties • Executive Director Role• Financial Staffo Hiringo Firingo Fraud triangleo Preventing burnout/resentments/fraudo Current hiring and retention challenges• Board Roleo Legal requirements of all board members (quoting TX law)o Treasurer roleo Chair’s roleo Finance Committee role • Legal liability • Horror stories • D&O InsuranceWeek 2: Money and Your Relationship with Board and Staff – getting it right• Executive Director with staff o Accounting and […]

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 […]