January 11 - 12, 2013

Highlights from the Ninth Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium: The Governance Symposium: Bringing the Kaleidoscope to Life

Moving from one kaleidoscope lens to another is critical for any organization, yet it is not easy. It requires new thinking and new approaches.  The ninth annual symposium featured sessions on all three lenses, providing the foundation to make it happen.

The symposium was comprised of two interconnected, yet independent days that featured a combination of large group conversations, small seminars, business resources and a comprehensive resource manual.  Our seminars met the unique needs facing organizations (and the people who steward them), and addressed all stages of organizational development. The program featured presentations by USD faculty and other experts in the field, and included the real-time success stories of our 2013 Kaleidoscope Award winners.

Download the Program for the Ninth Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium.

Symposium Materials

Friday Seminar
Leading the Way	NGO Connect eNews
Creating Generative Board Cultures	10 Ways to Build Positive Board Cultures
Advancing Board Excellence	All Hands on Board Board and Staff Role Definition Living Your Mission Measuring Nonprofit Performance Mentor Article Recruiting a Stronger Board What is a Consent Agenda PPT
Governing Frameworks	Asking and Assessing Your Organization Framing Honest, Open Questions PPT Handout
More Governance Lessons from the Field	PPT San Diego Youth Symphony United Through Reading
Board NEXT	BoardSource - Next Generation and Governance Perspective on Nonprofit Board Diversity PPT

Friday Mini-Lectures
Advocacy as Strategy	PPT
Diversity - It's Not What You Think	A Fresh Look at Diversity and Boards Recruiting for Board Diversity Sample Board Matrix
Legacy Building	PPT
The Power of Case	Make Your Case Sing
The Kaleidoscope of Governance	PPT
Building Financial Sustainability	PPT Ethics and the Nonprofit
Better Marketing for a Better Bottom Line	Handout

Saturday Seminars
Governing Policies and You	Individual Board Member Self Evaluation Presentation Outline Resources
Evaluating Revenue Streams	PPT
Beginner's Mind	PPT
10 Steps to Social Media Governance	PPT Resources
Stakeholders: Governance at Boundary	Engaging Stakeholders Project Report Presentation Outline
Systems Thinking	PPT
The Great Paradox	Handout
Organizational Showcases	SDCC Finance Manual SDCC Audit Manual WiLDCOAST

 

Photos from the Eighth Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium:

Seventh Annual USD Kaleidoscope Award for Exceptional Governance

The mission of the Kaleidoscope Award for Exceptional Governance is to recognize, celebrate, promote and inspire excellence in nonprofit governance.