The Board Builder series is for people who have not yet completed governance training, are new on their Boards or are aspiring board members.

On these virtual, live workshops with LEAD NFP governance experts you will learn with and from others on Boards, ask relevant questions and apply what you are learning in the real world of your not-for-profit organisation.

Participants receive a certificate on completing five out of the six sessions in each series. Sign up for the series of six workshops for $295 plus GST, or $59+GST for each session.

If finance is a barrier please contact us as we have some scholarship funding available.

Enrolled participants may substitute another member of their organisation if they can’t attend

Contact us for costs if multiple people from your organisation want to enrol.

Board Builder #1: Being on Board
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Tuesday 9 March
You will learn about: The purpose of Boards and why we have them, the various types of Boards, and the sort of work involved in governance.

Board Builder #2: Foundation of a Successful Partnership
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Tuesday 6 April
You will learn about: Getting the balance right between governance and management. Who does what and where the lines of responsibility fall, including officer roles such as Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer .

Board Builder #3: Toeing The Line
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Tuesday 11 May
You will learn about: Compliance requirements and obligations of individuals and Boards, legal structures, and ways of managing conflicts of interest.

Board Builder #4: Hooking The Good Ones
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Tuesday 8 June
You will learn about: Recruiting and retaining the right people to your Board as well as how to evaluate and upskill your Board members’ own governance abilities.

Board Builder #5: Know Your Numbers
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Tuesday 6 July
You will learn about: How to read your Board’s Financial Report, what to look out for and what to ask questions about. Who is responsible for what, as well as accountability, monitoring and controls.

Board Builder #6: Meetings That Matter
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Tuesday 3 August
You will learn about: Ways to ensure Board meetings are productive, effective and make the most of the intelligence around the table.