Board Bulletin December 2024

December 2024

Board Bulletin is a bi-monthly newsletter supporting boards in effective governance and strategic leadership. Through your respective mission and vision, cultivate a strong partnership with the head of school, gain a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of trustees, and build capacity to address the unique challenges faced by independent schools.

Care for the Head of School

One of a board of trustees’ major responsibilities is to support the head of school, and for good reason. Without the head’s ability to manage the day-to-day functioning of the school, the board would not be able to fulfill its responsibility of securing the school’s future. Read on for specific steps the board should take to support its head of school.

Board Support of the Head of School, Educators Collaborative

Effective Communication Between the Head of School and Board Chair, RG175

Good Governance and the Role of an Independent School Trustee, Venable LLP

What's the Single Best Sign of a Healthy Nonprofit?, Joan Garry Consulting

ADVANCEMENT INSTITUTE: FUNDRAISING IN THE AGE OF AI

February 12-13, 2025

Charlotte, NC

AI is providing a catalyst in changing the way schools approach fundraising, offering new possibilities for tailored engagement and outreach, staffing efficiencies, greater prospect research, and more. But where do you start, and how do you balance these new tools with time-tested strategies?

Join us to discover how AI can enhance your school's fundraising efforts while reinforcing the core principles that have always driven successful development programs. Register before December 13 for early bird pricing!

TRUSTEE EDUCATION SERIES

February 4, 2025, 5:00-6:00 PM EST

Webinar

The Trustee Education Series is designed to foster collaboration and enhance the partnership between trustees and heads of school, ensuring effective governance and strategic leadership.

In part three of this series, Kristin Smith, partner at Fisher Phillips, will lead the discussion on the legal landscape and hot topics for nonprofits.

Don’t miss this opportunity to align your vision, amplify your impact, and elevate your school’s success.

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