Are you looking to move beyond compliance checklists and truly enhance your strategic governance capabilities?
Go beyond the fundamentals - enhance your ability to provide effective stewardship, navigate challenging situations, and drive long-term organizational value. If this piques your interest, the Advanced Board Governance Series is designed for you.
Pillar Nonprofit Network’s Advanced All About Boards series provides experienced board members and governance professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical tools to address the sophisticated and dynamic issues facing today's boards.
Moving beyond foundational principles, explore critical and strategic areas including:
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Cultivating High-Performing Boards: Hone in on Relationships, Trust, and Strategic Decision Making: Address dysfunctional board culture and challenging board dynamics, while learning how to position your board for building trust, meaningful collaboration, and effectively dealing with conflict.
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Reimagining Governance for Today’s Realities: Building Equitable and Adaptive Board Structures: Explore and examine different governance frameworks to understand how equitable structures can be built into the foundation of a governance strategy.
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Strategic Advocacy and Navigating the Policy Landscape: Positioning Your Board for Sector Influence: Learn how to clarify the board's role in understanding, supporting and participating in advocacy for their organization, as well as within a political landscape.
Join peers and experts to refine your governance expertise and enhance your effectiveness in guiding organizations through an increasingly complex nonprofit landscape. Engage in focused and responsive discussions, analyze complex case studies, and learn from leading practitioners to elevate your contribution and leadership within the boardroom.
This program focuses on equipping seasoned leaders with the nuanced understanding and skills needed to:
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Navigate complex strategic decisions and disruptive sector influences.
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Cultivate high-performing board cultures and effective decision-making processes.
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Lead with confidence through crises and ethical challenges.
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Develop practical skills to address complex challenges.
Who Should Attend:
This series is designed for experienced directors, board leaders, and senior executives seeking to tackle the complexities of modern governance with strategic oversight and contribute to the organizations strategic direction.
Ideal for those who have a foundational understanding of Board governance and are ready to deepen their strategic contribution and leadership in the boardroom.
Benefits of Attending:
Unlock Strategic Insights in Nonprofit Governance: Delve into complex governance issues, gaining actionable insights to navigate the evolving nonprofit landscape confidently.
Optimize Governance for Sustainable Success: Learn to build and refine governance structures that support organizational performance, embed ethical practices, and drive long-lasting change.
Engage in Strategic Conversation with Sector Peers: Connect with fellow leaders to learn from each other’s practices, share innovative solutions, and address the critical governance challenges facing nonprofits today.
Tools to Transform Your Leadership Effectiveness: Receive toolkits and takeaway resources to continue on your journey to becoming a more strategic and capable leader - designed to support you as you guide your nonprofit board to greater impact.
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All sessions are held online, from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT. Recordings will not be available, so be sure to attend live.
Click on each individual session to read more details about the event.
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Session 1: Cultivating High-Performing Boards: Hone in on Relationships, Trust, and Strategic Decision Making - November 26, 2025
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Session 2: Reimagining Governance for Today’s Realities: Building Equitable and Adaptive Board Structures - December 3, 2025
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Session 3: Strategic Advocacy and Navigating the Policy Landscape: Positioning Your Board for Sector Influence - December 10, 2025
All About Boards is more than a training program—it’s an investment in your nonprofit’s future.
Join us to empower your board, elevate your governance, and make a greater impact in your community.
Special Offers
Group Discount: Bring five or more participants from your organization and receive discounted registration rates. Email education@pillarnonprofit.ca for more information.