Governance & Board Development
Strengthening governance, oversight, and board–leadership effectiveness
Strong governance provides the foundation for organizational sustainability, accountability, and strategic focus. I work with boards and leadership teams across nonprofit, association, and public or member-based organizations to strengthen governance practices, clarify roles, and support effective decision-making—through facilitated, evidence-based board development.
With extensive experience supporting boards and associations, my approach balances best-practice governance principles with the real-world dynamics of oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and strategic leadership.
Board Governance Workshops
Practical, facilitated learning for effective boards
Governance workshops support boards to build shared understanding, confidence, and clarity in their governance role. Sessions are interactive, practical, and tailored to the organization’s context, lifecycle, and priorities.
Common focus areas include:
- Roles and responsibilities of boards and board members
- Strategic oversight versus operational management
- Fiduciary duty, accountability, and risk
- Board–Executive Director / CEO relationships
- Effective meetings and decision-making
- Governance during change or transition
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Board Development & Capacity Building
Supporting boards to lead with clarity and confidence
Board development goes beyond orientation or compliance. These engagements help boards strengthen effectiveness, alignment, and leadership capacity over time.
Development activities may include:
- Board orientation and onboarding
- Clarifying governance frameworks and policies
- Strengthening board culture and dynamics
- Supporting board chairs and executive committees
- Aligning governance practices with strategic priorities
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Governance in Strategic Planning
Aligning board oversight with organizational strategy
Effective governance and effective strategy are deeply connected. I support boards and senior leadership teams to align governance practices with strategic direction—ensuring the board remains focused on oversight, accountability, and long-term impact.
This work is often integrated with:
- Strategic planning facilitation
- Role clarification between board and leadership
- Oversight of strategy implementation and monitoring
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Facilitation Approach
Evidence-based. Participatory. Practical.
Governance and board development engagements are:
- Facilitated to encourage meaningful dialogue and shared understanding
- Evidence-informed, grounded in governance best practice
- Tailored to organizational context and complexity
- Focused on clarity, relationships, and decision-making
Sessions are designed to help boards work more effectively—together and with leadership.
Who This Is For
Governance and board development support is well-suited for:
- Boards and leadership teams in nonprofit, association, and public or member-based organizations
- Board chairs and executive committees
- Newly formed boards or boards in transition
- Boards seeking to strengthen governance effectiveness
- Organizations navigating growth, change, or increased complexity
Let’s Strengthen Your Governance Practice
If your board or leadership team is looking to strengthen governance, clarify roles, or improve effectiveness,
I would be pleased to support your organization.