Deep Dive: Developing the Board Your Institution Needs-Recording

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The session, led by Monique Crochet, focused on developing effective boards for educational institutions, extending beyond community colleges. It highlighted the importance of board development, engagement strategies, and governance best practices. Two key presenters, Catherine Sawyer and Gretchen Wood, shared insights from their experiences at Oakton College and Monroe Community College. They discussed board composition, recruitment, and engaging directors in fundraising activities. Both emphasized the significant role of board members in philanthropy and institutional advocacy, employing diverse methods to maintain board engagement. These include regular updates, strategic planning, retreats, and personalized donor interactions driven by peer-to-peer experiences. They also talked about retreats focusing on storytelling, governance, and strategic alignment with institutional goals. The importance of confidentiality in donor acknowledgments was addressed, with an emphasis on aligning disclosure practices with donor preferences. Both institutions prioritize developing strategic, informed, and active boards to drive organizational success. The session aimed to help participants translate these strategies to their contexts, enhancing board function across various institutions. It concluded with an encouragement to engage with CASE resources for continued learning.

Keywords

board development

educational institutions

governance best practices

board engagement

philanthropy

strategic planning

donor interactions

confidentiality

institutional advocacy