The Heart of Missouri United Way is excited to present the ASPIRES project, designed to help enhance nonprofit organizations' capacity. One part of this project is quarterly capacity-building classes offered by Partner for Better, which are open to ANY nonprofit organization. Our next session is about how the board and executive director can work better together and deliver on their mission.

Who Does What? Effective Role Delegation between Board and Staff

This one-hour class is a practical learning experience designed to provide board members, executive directors, and leaders in nonprofit organizations with the skills and knowledge to understand their distinct roles and responsibilities. Participants will explore best practices for effective delegation, communication strategies, and how to foster a collaborative environment that enhances organizational performance.

Participants will learn how to:

Clarify the distinct roles and responsibilities of board members and executive directors.
Explore practical strategies for role delegation and boundary setting.
Enhance communication and collaboration between the board and executive director.
Provide tools and frameworks for evaluating and improving current delegation practices.

Who this is for:

Board members of nonprofit organizations
Executive directors and senior management team members
Individuals aspiring to become board members or executive directors

It is first come, first serve for the first FOUR registrants from an organization. If more than four people from an organization register, the additional registrants will be added to a waitlist and invited to the event if the space is not filled two business days before the event.

Format of the information:

In-person class with a PowerPoint presentation, opportunity for Q&A, and in-session discussions
All participants present will have access to a delegation worksheet and roles and responsibilities handout.

If you have questions, reach out to Courtney Simmons at United Way - CDaviess@uwheartmo.org or Jessica Macy at Partner for Better - jessica@partnerforbetter.com

HMUW Capacity Building Class - Who Does What? Effective Role Delegation between Board and Staff