Board Brilliance

Step into a transformative experience with Board Brilliance on Friday, April 18, where board and staff members from all backgrounds come together to reimagine governance for today's challenges. In this half-day session, we'll break down outdated structures and dive deep into approaches that support resilience, shared decision making, and values-driven leadership. This isn’t just about better governance; it’s about reshaping the board’s role in community-centered, mission-aligned impact.

Who should attend?

Ideal for new and seasoned board members, nonprofit and/or community-based leaders, and people seeking a stronger grasp on nonprofit board effectiveness. If you’re committed to amplifying your organization’s purpose, elevating its mission, and fostering deeper board engagement, this workshop is for you.

What you’ll gain:

• A New Vision for Governance: Confront traditional governance limitations and explore adaptive, inclusive models that deepen community impact and enhance board engagement.
• Essential Board Fundamentals, Reimagined: Reinforce core board responsibilities with strategies for collaborative board-staff partnerships that align with the organization’s mission and values.
• Real-World Strategies for Engagement & Inclusion: Discover actionable approaches to embedding diversity, equity, and belonging within board practices, fostering a culture of inclusion across your organization.
• Collective Wisdom & Connection: Draw insights from NEW’s expert consultants and fellow nonprofit leaders. Enjoy a space for unstructured conversations over a catered lunch, creating connections that will support your leadership journey beyond the workshop.

Equip your board to lead with purpose, adaptability, and a community-centered vision. Join us for Board Brilliance and let’s redefine governance together

Please register by 3 pm on April 15 so that we can make sure there's enough yummy food to go around!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, United States