Friends' Resource Center
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Building Strong Boards: Frameworks, Bylaws, and Governance Tools
Description
How can your group create the right framework of bylaws, operating guidelines, and strategies to achieve sustainable success?
We’ll explore:
• Board Development: How to ensure your board of directors is strong, effective, and aligned with your mission.
• Board Handbooks: Why a handbook is a valuable tool for keeping your group focused and running smoothly.
• Bylaws: Common pitfalls when creating or updating bylaws—and how to avoid them.
Board development and governance may not always feel like the most exciting part of Friends management—but it is often the most important.
Speakers
Willem Stoeller – Friends of Tualatin River Refuge
Carol Mertesdorf – Friends of Sherburne Refuge
Cathy Allen – The Board Doctor
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