Board Governance 101 For Board Members

Thinking about joining a nonprofit board—or already serving and unsure of the expectations? You’re not alone. Many people accept board seats without a clear picture of their legal responsibilities or how best to support founders and executive directors.

In this 90-minute webinar (60 min presentation + 30 min Q&A), we’ll lay out the essentials every board member should know, drawing on lessons learned from fourteen cohorts of our nonprofit incubator, where board confusion is one of the most common challenges leaders face.

What we’ll cover

• Legal Duties and Fiduciary Responsibility.
• Supporting Without Overstepping: Boundaries that keep operations smooth and accountable
• Common Board Dynamics: Typical pain points and how to navigate them
• Smart Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board.
• What to know about finances, culture, and strategy
• Building an Accountable, Mission-Aligned Board Culture
• Practical steps for recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing evaluation

Whether you’re a prospective board member or a seasoned director seeking a refresher, this session will equip you and your board with the knowledge to serve confidently and effectively.

Learn more about our work: www.mockingbirdincubator.orgQuestions? Email us at info@mockingbirdincubator.org