Resources

2026 Board Buzz 

30-Minute Free Webinars for Strategic Board Leadership

Board-Level Strategies for

the 2026 Funding Drop

January 27, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Many boards discovered how essential it is to understand their financial runway, especially as revenue patterns, grant cycles, and public funding shifts became less predictable. This session helps boards assess their exposure and explore financial modeling tools that reveal multiple possible futures, so decisions are made with foresight rather than urgency.

What Boards Should Expect from a Strategic Plan

February 24, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Strategic plans vary widely, which makes it hard for boards to know what “good” should look like or how a plan should guide their work. This session offers a clear way to understand the purpose of a plan and shows how boards can use it to support thoughtful, aligned decision making.

Tools for Boards to Hold Mission Steady Amid Political Crosswinds

March 31, 2026, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Boards are encountering new forms of political pressure that can complicate decision-making, even when their mission is clear. This session offers practical tools that help boards stay grounded, principled, and steady when external conditions become more unpredictable.

Closing the Board-Organization Values Gap

April 28, 2026 – 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Boards make stronger and clearer decisions when organizational values actively guide their work. This session introduces practical tools that help boards bring values into everyday governance so choices feel more aligned, consistent, and grounded in purpose.

Rethinking Executive Evaluation

May 26, 2026, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Executive leaders are carrying more complexity than ever, and evaluations work best when they recognize that reality with clarity and respect. This session introduces a values-based approach that strengthens partnership, aligns expectations, and supports the executive’s success and well-being.

Dashboards That Move Board Decisions Forward

June 30, 2026, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Boards can struggle when they have either too little data or more information than they can meaningfully interpret. This session shows how to design simple, decision-focused dashboards that clarify priorities, illuminate trends, and support aligned action.

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Participatory Budgeting. Why It Works and How to Start

July 28, 2026, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Participatory budgeting is a way to build community, deepen transparency, and invite more voices into financial decisions. This session explores how the model strengthens trust, improves clarity, and creates a more connected approach to resource stewardship.

The Costs of Executive Burnout and Board Response

August 25, 2026, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Executive burnout carries real organizational consequences, and boards are uniquely positioned to prevent it by shaping expectations and support. This session offers clear practices for early detection and guidance on how boards can respond constructively when burnout does emerge, protecting both the leader and the mission.

Board Member Onboarding that Ensures Engagement

September 29, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

New board members want clarity, connection, and a sense of purpose, and boards want members who feel confident and ready to contribute. This session explores how continuous, relationship-centered onboarding builds shared understanding and sustained engagement long after the first meeting.

Tools for Board Decision-Making: Every Day  or in a Crisis

October 27, 2026, 12-12:30 PM Eastern

Boards make their best decisions when everyday practices are clear and steady, creating a foundation they can rely on when urgency rises. This session introduces practical tools that support thoughtful decision-making in routine moments and provide structure and confidence when a crisis requires faster action.

Host – Beth Ellen Holimon