A focused leadership experience for nonprofit board chairs who want to lead more effective, engaged, and strategic boards.
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ElevateBoards™: Board Chair Cohort
Serving as a board chair is one of the most influential, and least supported, roles in the nonprofit sector.
ElevateBoards™: Board Chair Cohort is a cohort-based leadership experience designed specifically for current and emerging nonprofit board chairs who want to strengthen board effectiveness, culture, and strategic leadership.
Launching in 2026
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Launching in 2026 |
What This Cohort Is
Delivered virtually, ElevateBoards™ brings together a small peer cohort of 8–10 nonprofit board chairs for a structured, high-impact learning experience grounded in real boardroom practice.
This cohort is designed for current and emerging nonprofit board chairs who want to lead with intention rather than react to pressure. It is especially valuable for chairs who are navigating increased complexity in board discussions, seeking stronger engagement and strategic focus, or carrying too much of the governance load alone.
Rather than offering another governance framework, ElevateBoards™ provides practical tools, shared learning, and space to work through real challenges alongside peers who understand the realities of the role.
How the Cohort Works
The cohort meets for three live, 90-minute virtual sessions, supported by targeted pre-work and post-session application.
Live sessions emphasize practice over presentation. Participants actively work on agenda design, meeting facilitation, and decision-making dynamics in real time. Chairs build facilitation skills that help move boards from passive interaction to meaningful engagement, guide productive discussion, navigate tension, and partner more effectively with the executive director.
Between sessions, participants apply tools directly to their own board meetings, creating immediate value for their organizations while learning alongside peers facing similar challenges.
What You Will Walk Away With
Stronger partnership skills for working with the executive director
A clearer understanding of how to steward board culture and performance
A trusted peer network of fellow board chairs navigating similar realities
Greater confidence in your role as board chair
Practical tools for facilitating effective, engaged board meetings
Why ElevateBoards™
By the end of the cohort, participants leave with stronger facilitation skills, practical governance tools, and renewed clarity about their role as stewards of board effectiveness and culture.
ElevateBoards™ is designed to meet chairs where they are, recognizing that strong boards start with strong board leadership.
Ready to Lead the Board Without Carrying It Alone?
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