Nonprofit Services
The Institute for Civic Leadership works with nonprofit boards and staff leadership in Maine to help assess the needs of the board, and to improve board governance.
Besides our trainings and on-site consultative workshop and providing up-to-date governance materials through our reference library and bookstore, The Institute for Civic Leadership matches trained board candidates to nonprofit boards. (Our current service area for this program is in Greater Portland, as we expand to other regions of the state.)
To date, our trained board candidates have been matched to over 62 nonprofits in the Greater Portland area, Camden, Saco, and Augusta.
The benefits for nonprofits that participate in these programs include:
More effective governance, which helps to accomplish the mission.
The development of community resources and networks.
Improved accountability.
Connections with ongoing resources on board governance issues and questions.
Trained, new talent for the boardroom.
Nonprofit Board Governance Trainings
We offer trainings through out the state of Maine in the following workshops:
The Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
A four-hour workshop designed to give prospective and current board members an overview of nonprofit board service. The workshop explores the key roles of board members, and participants have the opportunity to meet seasoned board members and to discuss different ways to handle challenging situations. An attorney, accountant and insurance expert also introduce legal, financial, and risk management oversight responsibilities.
Assessing the Performance of the Chief Executive
If you recognize the importance of regular review of the performance of your organization's CEO but don't know where to start, this workshop is for you. Learn how to make the performance evaluation process a vehicle for strengthening the CEO/Board relationship while also advancing your mission.
Beyond the Basics: A Workshop for Experienced Board Members
This productive half-day workshop will give you an in-depth look into the ten basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards and the twelve principles of governance that power exceptional boards. Designed specifically for those who have a basic appreciation of responsibilities and governance - and especially for those who have attended ICL's Core Responsibilities workshop - this intermediate workshop takes you to the next level of understanding of board governance
Board Building
A three-hour hands-on workshop that gives the knowledge and tools to recruit great board members and develop an orientation process that will get them up to speed quickly.
Board Financial Oversight
A four-hour practical workshop on how to read financial reports and recognize warning signs. What non-accountants need to know to do their jobs as board members.
The Board's Role in Strategic Planning: Practical Tips That Work
A half-day interactive workshop that gives specific guidance on how boards and nonprofit staff can make strategic planning an enjoyable, productive and meaningful process - with practical tips for ensuring implementation and keeping the plan alive.
Fundraising Fundamentals
A Practical Introduction for Board Members - A half-day workshop designed to introduce the key aspects of fundraising - from annual appeals and major gifts, to corporate giving and planned giving. Learn what is required for a nonprofit to succeed at fundraising, and how each board member can contribute to this success.
Legal Issues
What Every Nonprofit Board Member Needs to Know - A four-hour workshop designed specifically for non-lawyers, this introductory workshop makes seemingly complex legal issues accessible to all. Learn more about proper meeting minutes; duties of care, loyalty, and obedience; conflicts of interest; and much more!
On-site consultative workshop: The Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
A three-hour workshop for individual or like-mission nonprofit organizations.
Other Upcoming Governance Trainings
ICL and the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) share a commitment to strengthening nonprofit boards of directors. As such, both organizations offer workshops on different aspects of board work at various locations across Maine. We are currently coordinating our planning to ensure that all nonprofits in Maine are informed of the many educational resources available to help develop stronger nonprofit boards. For all inquiries please contact MANP at 871-1885 or www.nonprofitmaine.org.
August |
8/20/2008 |
Meeting Facilitation Techniques |
8/21/2008 |
Adobe Photoshop - Understanding the Basics |
September |
9/9/2008 |
Rock the Vote in 2008 - the Nonprofit Way |
9/10/2008 |
How to Read and Understand Financial Statements |
9/16/2008 |
Adobe Acrobat Professional - Introduction to Creating PDF Forms |
9/17/2008 |
Philanthropy 101 – Why People Give |
9/18/2008 |
Planned Giving to Build Sustainability: Beyond the Basics |
9/23/2008 |
How to Create a Marketing Plan You Can Stick To |
9/25/2008 |
Get to the Point - Writing for Success |
October |
10/1/2008 |
Leadership for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity |
10/7/2008 |
Philanthropy 201 – Building Long Term Relationships |
10/8/2008 |
Successful Grant Proposals: Research Strategies |
10/14/2008 |
Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 |
10/15/2008 |
Microsoft Office 2007 New Features - How to Get Around & Why You Will Like It |
10/16/2008 |
The New 990: What Nonprofits Need to Know Now |
10/21/2008 |
Writing Persuasive Proposals: First Time, Every Time |
10/23/2008 |
The Art of Networking |
10/28/2008 |
Are The Right People On Your Board? How Can You Tell And What Can You Do About It? |
10/30/2008 |
Using the Core Capacity Model to Strengthen Your Organization |
November |
11/12/2008 |
Conflict: How to Prevent It, Manage It, and Make Lemonade With It |
11/13/2008 |
Intro. to Government Grant Writing |
11/18/2008 |
Advancing Together: Forming and Sustaining Successful Strategic Alliances |
11/19/2008 |
Accessing Free Online Management Resources |
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