Are you an arts or cultural board member looking to lead your organization into the next phase of growth? Join ArtsFund on Saturday, September 9 for a day designed to help you navigate the changing dynamics of board culture and leadership, and steer through some of the greatest challenges faced by arts and cultural nonprofit boards. Local and national thought leaders will share their expertise through instruction, case studies, and group discussion. This one-time course is being offered in complement to our acclaimed bi-annual Board Leadership Training series.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course is open to individuals who have served on an arts or cultural nonprofit board for three or more years.

Capacity is limited. If you have questions about your eligibility or whether this training is right for you, contact Rachel Porter at rachelp@artsfund.org.

ABOUT THE DAY:

8:30 - 9:00 light breakfast & coffee
9:00 - 4:00 sessions
4:00 - 5:00 networking reception & small bites
Lunch provided

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Shaping Board Culture with Laura Pierce
Although not often discussed, all teams develop a culture—a set of norms that guide how you relate and work together. How can you shift the culture in your board room to be more inclusive, accountable, adaptive and fun? We will discuss organizational culture and give participants a chance to reflect on what your current board culture looks like and where you’d like to take it. We’ll also explore how build a board culture that is resilient and can navigate change and uncertainty.

Risk Management & Succession Planning with Rob Fleming
Whether it’s a natural disaster or the loss of a key decision maker, every organization faces a wide range of risks. What matters is how you deal with them. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a structured approach to cataloging, prioritizing, and planning for the risks your business faces. With the right ERM strategy in place, you can stop fearing the unknown and start preparing for it. This session pairs an introduction to risk management technique with succession planning and an exploration of the Board and Executive Director relationship.

Becoming Indispensable with Doug Borwick
Imagine the possibilities if the communities in which you work fully believed your organization was indispensable in their lives. Achieving that goal requires the formation of deep, long-lasting relationships with the groups of people you want to reach. With a focus on authentic community engagement, this workshop explores the internal preparation and introduces the processes and skills needed to do so.

Approaching Equity with Aiko Bethea
Where is your organization when it comes to racial equity work and inclusion? This interactive discussion focuses on identifying your organization's current state as it pertains to racial equity. You'll leave with best practices, resources, and actionable next steps building towards racial and cultural equity within your organization.

For more information visit www.artsfund.org/navigatingchange.

This event is sponsored by The Boeing Company.