Better Boards Leadership Training
September 15, 2026
Strengthening Board Leadership. Advancing Your Mission.
About Better Boards
Strong organizations are built on strong leadership.
The Better Boards Leadership Training is designed to help nonprofit organizations build healthy, effective governing boards that strengthen their mission, increase organizational effectiveness, and prepare for long-term sustainability.
Whether your organization is growing, navigating change, or simply seeking to become more effective, this practical and interactive workshop will provide proven principles and actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.
This training is ideal for:
- Christian nonprofits
- Executive Directors and CEOs
- Board Chairs
- Current and emerging board members
What You'll Learn
During this one-day workshop, your leadership team will learn how to:
- Build the Four Pillars of a High-Performing Board
- Clarify the distinct roles and responsibilities of the board and Executive Director
- Strengthen the partnership between the Board Chair and Executive Director
- Develop practical governance practices that lead to long-term sustainability
- Create meaningful dashboard metrics that measure organizational health
- Align mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
Improve board meetings so they become more strategic and productive - Engage board members more effectively in governance, fundraising, and organizational leadership
- Leave with practical action steps your board can begin implementing immediately
Questions?
For additional information, please contact:
Tara Hatfield - tara@nemissionfoundation.org
Jere Vincent Executive Director,
New England Mission Foundation
jere@nemissionfoundation.org
603-442-5800
Register now for the Better Boards Leadership Training!
September 15, 2026
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hope Community Church
11 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Nearby Hotels (if needed):
The Essex Street Inn - Newburyport
Cutwater Inn & Suites - Newburyport
Hampton Inn – Amesbury
Fairfield Inn - Amesbury
Registration Fee: $125 per organization
Registration Includes:
- Comprehensive leadership training materials
- Morning coffee and refreshments
- Lunch
- Practical tools and templates to implement with your board
- Opportunities to interact with other nonprofit leaders
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2026
Who Should Attend?
To maximize the benefit of this training, each organization is encouraged to register 2–4 participants, including:
- Executive Director or CEO
- Board Chair (or future Board Chair)
- One or two additional board members
Learning together allows your leadership team to return with a shared vision and a common framework for implementing what you've learned.
Participation Expectations
Participants are asked to:
- Attend the full-day workshop (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
- Register as an organization
- Participate in the interactive discussions and exercises
- Bring a willingness to evaluate and strengthen your board's effectiveness
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