Day One – Tuesday, December 8

9:00–11:15 AM | Session 1 Foundations of Good Governance

Welcome and introductions; Three Duties; collective authority; governance and management; strategy and strategic altitude. Paired discussion and scenarios.

11:15–11:30 AM | Break

11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Session 2 Financial Strength and Sustainability — Part One

Financial stewardship; budgets, cash, reserves, revenue, and risk; board and executive director contributions.

12:30–1:15 PM | Networking Lunch

Informal connection and conversation. No content coverage or assigned activities.

1:15–2:30 PM | Session 2 — Part Two

Investment and sustainability; philanthropy and meaningful board participation; financial scenarios and reflection.

2:30–2:45 PM | Break

2:45–4:45 PM | Session 3 Advocating on Behalf of the Organization

Understand, share, listen, and connect; storytelling, relationships, and reputation; individual and collective voice; practice and Day One closing.

Day Two – Wednesday, December 9

9:00–11:15 AM | Session 4 Partnering with the Chief Executive

Day One reconnection; roles, authority, and expectations; chair and executive director partnership; support, challenge, accountability, evaluation, and candor.

11:15–11:30 AM | Break

11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Session 5 Leading the Governance Enterprise — Part One

Board composition, recruitment, succession, onboarding, and continuing education; board responsibility and executive director support.

12:30–1:15PM | Networking Lunch

Informal connection and conversation. No content coverage or assigned activities.

1:15–2:15 PM | Session 5 — Part Two

Effective meetings; board assessment and member accountability; policies, expectations, and culture; scenario discussion.

2:15–2:30 PM | Break

2:30–4:45 PM | Session 6 From Good Governance to Great Governance

Integrating the Three Duties and Five Responsibilities; layered scenarios; governance checkup; practical Governance Action Agenda; commitments and Academy closing.