The Competent, Confident Board Member
THE COMPETENT, CONFIDENT BOARD MEMBER
Be a GREAT board member in 2027
Three weeks. Three live sessions. One stronger start to your board service.
Course Schedule
Monday, November 30, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET
Monday, December 7, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET
Monday, December 14, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET
Your $149 registration includes all three live sessions, practical resources and worksheets, presentation materials, and access to session recordings.
Congratulations! You're on a nonprofit board. Now what?
Whether you've just joined your first nonprofit board, have been serving for years, or are considering taking that leap, there's a lot to know about being an effective board member. And let's face it, most board members receive very little training before they're expected to make important decisions, oversee finances, support fundraising, and help guide an organization's future.
Good intentions are a great start. Knowing what you're doing makes all the difference.
Join Libby O'Malley for a practical, engaging, three-week virtual learning experience designed to take the mystery (and some of the intimidation!) out of nonprofit board service.
With more than 35 years of experience working with and leading nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) charities and 501(c)(6) professional associations, Libby brings real-world perspective, candid insights, and a healthy dose of humor to the conversation.
What We'll Cover
Week 1: Understanding Your Role
What does a nonprofit board actually do? We'll explore governance versus management, fiduciary responsibilities, legal and ethical obligations, and the essential relationship between the board and executive leadership.
Week 2: Becoming an Effective Board Member
From understanding financial reports and supporting fundraising to participating in productive meetings and making informed decisions, we'll examine what effective board service looks like in practice.
Week 3: Making a Meaningful Contribution
How can you become the kind of board member every nonprofit hopes to have? We'll explore board culture, accountability, committee involvement, constructive communication, and ways to make a lasting contribution to your organization's mission.
What You'll Take Away
Greater confidence in your responsibilities and decision-making
Practical tools, resources, and downloadable handouts
A clearer understanding of how healthy nonprofit boards function
Strategies for becoming a more informed, engaged, and effective board member
A personal action plan for making 2027 your best year of board service yet!
Who Should Attend?
New and prospective board members, current directors looking to sharpen their skills, nonprofit executives who want to strengthen board effectiveness, and organizations seeking practical professional development for their boards.
Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your commitment to making good things happen.
This isn't a lecture about how boards should work in a perfect world. It's an opportunity to learn how they actually work, what can go wrong, and how you can help get things right.
Nonprofit Know-How. Real-world wisdom with a little spark.
Presented by Libby O'Malley | Nonprofit Education & Advice