Good Governance Training Series
Please join the Mankato Area Foundation for this free governance training series, designed especially for regional nonprofit organizations. These workshops are intended for nonprofit staff or volunteers who work with their board of directors and board members who want to learn more about their role and responsibilities.
This series, which is free and open to all nonprofits, will be offered in-person only.
Register for one or all of these free workshops here.
Leadership Partnership: Nonprofit Board Chair and Key Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
1:00-3:00 p.m., Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz
523 S. 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001
The relationship between a nonprofit’s board chair and key staff – whether that be the CEO, executive director, senior staff, etc. should be a partnership. But what does that look like? How are roles and responsibilities determined? And how is that evaluated and who’s accountable? During this session, we’ll break it all down and you’ll be able to leave with clearly defined responsibilities.
The Nonprofit Board’s Role in Fundraising
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
1:00-3:00 p.m., Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz
523 S. 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Board members don’t always need to directly ask for financial support for their organization, but they play a key role in opening doors. In this session, we’ll explore how to foster a culture of philanthropy, craft a compelling case for support, and empower board members to act as ambassadors. We’ll also discuss how board members can gain clarity on when and how to effectively support their nonprofit’s fundraising efforts.
Meet the Presenter
Kim has 25 years of fundraising experience within the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota philanthropic communities. Over her career, Kim has worked in development operations of all sizes and at various stages of maturity. Learn More
About The Program
The Good Governance Program and Training Series is designed to offer board members and key nonprofit staff a safe space to talk candidly and the tools they need to build the board culture, practices, and relationships necessary for success. Ideally, key nonprofit staff and board members are able to attend together to work through the interactive curriculum.