Mission Possible: Board Excellence in 2015  -  -  - Salem, OR

Why you should attend:

Habitat for Humanity of Oregon (HFHO), your affiliate State Support Organization, as part of its strategic plan, is devoting significant resources this year to board development and performance. This is a supercharged day, coming to a location near you, to help your Board and Executive Director (if you have one) to learn how to govern, grow, and lead your affiliate. Bringing a full day of board training and information on affiliate excellence out to you is an affordable opportunity that should not be missed!

Who should attend:

Recommended for your Executive Director and all of your board members. At a minimum, your board officers will benefit from attending. New board members, or those you believe will someday become officers should also be encouraged to fully learn how to lead their affiliate. The material is also applicable to any other nonprofit boards you may serve. If you do not have an ED, invite your most senior paid staff person.

 Outcomes for the day:

• Improve your knowledge of Habitat's mission and goals, the current strategic vision for Habitat affiliates, and how to incorporate them in a way that meets your own community’s needs.  .
• Discover the leadership principles and practices found on the best Habitat affiliate Boards of Directors (including becoming champion fundraisers).
• Learn  how to enhance the critical relationship between Boards and their Executive Directors.
• Network with other affiliates sharing strengths and ideas.
• Leave with new connections for support.

Cost:

Plan on bringing your ED and as many board members as possible. Each 1-day session will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., with lunch included.  There are discounted rates for groups:

1 - 2 people from an affiliate  - $35 each

3 - 4 people from an affiliate - $30 each

5 or more people from an affiliate- $25 each

Ways to register:

If you are an Executive Director you can find out who from your board will be attending and register for them.  That way you know which price structure is appicable.

If you are a Board Member or Executive Director and you do not know how many people will be attending from your affilate.

• Register for yourself choose the "I don't know how many people from my affilate are attending"option
• Then click the pay at the door option - discounts will be applied based on registration numbers.  I will send out an invoice one week prior to the event and you can either, bring a check with you or we will have an paypal credit card option at the door.

Agenda Overview for the Day

 8:30 am          Registration and Refreshments

9:00 am          Opening, introductions and your expectations

9:30 am          Habitat for Humanity: Yesterday and Today. A look at our founding principles, the current strategic vision and how your affiliate can achieve the mission of Habitat in your service area.

10:30 am        Break

10:45 am        Your Board of Directors: How a successful non-profit board should be operating in the state of Oregon. We will cover best practices, financial and fiscal responsibilities, recruiting new members, and running effective meetings.

11:45 am        Lunch (included)

12:15 pm        Announcements

12:30 pm        The 12 Principles of Governance that Power Exceptional Boards from BoardSource: A different way of looking at the work your board does, plus a case study exercise.

1:45 pm          Break

2:00 pm          Board and Staff Relationships: How an Executive Director and  Board can work effectively together and lead in harmony. We will discuss how all staff positions fit in, and review common HR challenges.  

2:45 pm          Q and A

3:00 pm          Close and Departure