Board Organizational Preparedness
A diverse nonprofit board ensures that the organization's leadership is connected to the communities they serve. If board members embody the identities of those communities, they are more likely to respond to their needs more effectively. CEN’s Board Organizational Preparedness (BOP) program supports organizations working to diversify their boards and do exactly that. The program promotes long-term success through a deep understanding of IDEAL principles. Our work centers around inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and liberation (IDEAL) principles in all that we do, as part of our commitment to dismantling structural and institutional challenges in the nonprofit sector, empowering board members to continue this important work in their own organizations.
CEN has designed a two-part series of workshops to help organizations diversify their Boards and to prepare these organizations for the annual Board Match Event:
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Panel Discussion and Round table
Guest speakers offer peer learning and leading practices to embody IDEAL. Then, BOP organizations are invited to share their plans to incorporate IDEAL into their governance and board recruitment practices.
Board Organizational Preparedness Program Snapshot
Registration for Board Organizational Preparedness will begin as soon as Fall 2024.
Apply now and a team member will contact you.
Schedule of Events
IDEAL Program for Nonprofit Professionals
January 28th | 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm | Online
CEN Information Session*
October 31st | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Online
IDEAL Program for Nonprofit Professionals
March 13th | 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm | Online
BOP Round Table Panel Session
March 18th | 1pm - 4pm | Online
Board Matching Event
April 10th | 6pm - 8pm | Online
*optional and not required.
Attendance Requirements
It is required for both ED/CEO and Board Chair/President to attend one IDEAL Workshop, the BOP Round Table Panel Session, and the Board Match Event. It is encouraged to bring an additional board member for the training if available.
Program cost
$1,000.00 - Full BOP Training including full-day IDEAL training, 3-hour BOP Round Table Panel, and Registration for the 2-hour Board Match Night. This cost covers attendance for up to 3 attendees per organization.
Discounts are available to BIAPOC-led organizations.
The full training suite and the match night will be virtual.