Anna E. Greenberg Board Leadership Symposium

The annual Anna E. Greenberg Leadership Symposium will explore the role of the modern board of directors within an ever-evolving nonprofit sector. Facilitators and panelists will discuss the dynamic roles of boards and staff in nonprofits as organizations professionalize, and demographics and cultures shift.

The session will begin with a presentation on adaptive leadership and the evolving role of a board as a nonprofit grows. This includes a candid discussion of the common pain points and pitfalls nonprofits executives and board leaders experience as a nonprofit shifts from a hands-on “working board” to “governing board.” A panel discussion will follow, and through interactive discussions, participants will explore effective strategies for fostering collaboration, communication, and mutual understanding between board members and staff. From clarifying roles and responsibilities to navigating challenges and opportunities of becoming a more inclusive organization, this workshop aims to empower attendees with practical insights and tools to strengthen the partnership between boards and staff. Board leaders will come away with new insights on how they can best stay aligned with the changing needs of the organization and contribute to its mission.