Nonprofit Board Leadership Training 2025

Tuesdays April 1, 15, 29 | 3:30-5:30pm

Many people serving on nonprofit boards bring a passion for the organization’s mission but have little experience serving on an organization’s governing body. This 3-part training program will provide information and tools for building a high-functioning board.

The workshops will cover:

• Roles & responsibilities of the Board
• Tips for high-functioning boards
  • Board and staff roles
  • Board Agreements & Job descriptions
  • Organizational assessment
  • Board culture
  • Developing an annual calendar and work plan
• Committee structure
• Board recruitment, orientation, and onboarding
• Building a culture of philanthropy and fundraising

We strongly recommend that 3-4 Executive Committee members attend the training together, as there will be time within each session for your committee to work on needs specific to your organization. Executive Directors of the organization are also welcome to participate. We will provide templates, worksheets, and resources to improve the capacity of your board.

This training is sponsored by UW-Madison Extension Dane County and Mission Forward. The cost of the training is subsidized. Individual registration is $75 for 3 sessions. Organizational registration is $200/organization. Organizations can send 3-4 people, and will receive a pro-bono consulting session. Scholarship pricing is available.

This 3-part training program will be facilitated and taught by Jeff Burkhart (Mission Forward) and Sharon Lezberg (Dane County Extension). Both Jeff and Sharon have extensive experience working in nonprofit organizations, serving on boards, and consulting with nonprofit organizations.

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

To ensure equal access to programs, please make requests for reasonable accommodations at least 10 days prior to the program. To request an accommodation, including language interpretation, contact: Sharon Lezberg at 608-224-3719 or email sharon.lezberg@wisc.edu.