Maximize Your Board's Capacity & Impact Workshop-Slides

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The document outlines a presentation and workshop organized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education in 2022, focusing on enhancing board engagement and effectiveness in educational foundations. The primary aim is to transition boards from merely approving actions to playing active roles in advancement efforts to achieve greater impact within educational institutions.

Key aspects of the presentation include:
- <strong>Overview of Foundations</strong>: Two educational foundations are highlighted—the Community College of Aurora Foundation in Colorado, with assets of $7.12 million and annual revenues of $2.05 million, and the Dutchess Community College Foundation in New York, with assets of $17.3 million and revenues of $4.4 million.

- <strong>Board Responsibilities and Engagement</strong>: The workshop emphasizes the necessity of active board participation, delineating responsibilities such as strategic planning, recruitment, and self-management. Key board engagement activities suggested include donor introductions, event participation, advocacy, and committee involvement.

- <strong>MOUs and Reporting Structures</strong>: The importance of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) is emphasized, including details such as operational support, role definitions, and data sharing agreements.

- <strong>Board Recruitment and Onboarding</strong>: The session covers strategies for recruiting board members that represent community needs and possess necessary skills, ensuring effective onboarding and integration into board activities.

- <strong>Strategic Planning and Implementation</strong>: A plan to align foundation activities with college goals, using SMART goals and KPIs, with regular updates and feedback loops is advised.

- <strong>Assessment and Improvement</strong>: Board performance is regularly assessed, with an emphasis on continuous improvement through self-assessment and feedback. The workshop includes exercises focusing on fundraising, understanding donor motivations, and creating strategic fundraising efforts.

Overall, the presentation aims to equip board members with tools and strategies to effectively support educational foundations, emphasizing collaboration, strategic vision, and community engagement.

Keywords

board engagement

educational foundations

strategic planning

board responsibilities

MOUs

board recruitment

community engagement

fundraising strategies

advancement efforts

self-assessment