Sample Agenda – Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting

Sample Agenda

Please note, the course agenda can vary depending on virtual and in-person formats, as well as the number of days in the course.

Day One


The  first day of this course begins at 8:30am and concludes at 4:30pm. It begins with breakfast and includes breaks for lunch and networking.

Morning Sessions
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Welcome and Overview of Certificate Program
  • Introductions, Learning Styles and Facilitation Techniques
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
Afternoon Sessions
  • The Board Building Cycle
  • The Board-CEO Partnership
  • Case Study Assignments and Discussion
  • Wrap-Up and Adjourn

Day Two


The second day in this course begins at 8:30am and concludes at 4:00pm. It begins with breakfast and includes breaks for lunch and networking.

Morning Sessions
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Review and Check-in for Questions
  • The Board/CEO Partnership (continued)
  • Board Structures and Meetings
Afternoon Sessions
  • Board Structures and Meetings (continued)
  • The Board’s Role in Fundraising
  • Q & A, Wrap-up, and Adjourn

Day Three 


The third day in this course begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:45 p.m. It begins with breakfast and includes breaks for lunch and networking.

Morning Sessions
  • Continental Breakfast – Set Up Case Studies
  • Review and Check-in for Questions
  • Case Studies and Feedback (4) – 3 Rooms
  • Case Studies and Feedback (4) – 3 Rooms
Afternoon Sessions
  • Building a Culture of Assessment
  • Lessons Learned/Arrows in Your Quiver
  • Wrap-up and Adjourn

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