Program Information

The Institute for New Board Members is a professional development day for foundation board members and trustees. It is an opportunity to learn about basic legal, ethical and day-to-day responsibilities of foundations. The Council on Foundations and BoardSource have joined forces to develop this hands-on, intensive training in governance for foundation board members.

Faculty

Institute faculty members include nonprofit experts, grantmakers from a variety of foundations and Council on Foundations and BoardSource staff.

New Board Members Will

• Learn the principles and practices of good governance
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a foundation board member
• Network with colleagues from around the country.

Who Should Attend?

• New board members and trustees from all types of foundations
• More experienced board members who seek a refresher on foundation governance, law and best practices.

What Will Participants Learn?

• Roles and responsibilities for good foundation governance
• Legal and fiduciary obligations of foundation board members
• Basic principles of asset allocation and investment management
• Top trends in effective board governance

Special Thanks

The Institute for New Board Members was developed with the assistance of BoardSource and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

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