Board Training

Board members and/or council directors can use the following webinars for board trainings, board orientation and onboarding sessions, board assessment of best practices or as a personal refresher.

Board Chair Training (37 minutes) – This training provides a comprehensive overview of the key responsibilities and skills required to succeed as a board chair. Whether you are new to the role or a seasoned leader, the training covers essential topics, including leadership responsibilities, strategies for effective execution, and the importance of fostering strong organizational relationships.

Board Fundamentals Webinar Series (55 minutes) – Pre-recorded. Originally released on Jan. 4, 2023. Board members and council directors can use this four-part series for staff or board trainings, board orientation and onboarding sessions, board assessment of best practices or as a personal refresher. Topics include:

  • Part 1: Board Member Experience (16 minutes)
  • Part 2: Committee Structures and Best Practices (10 minutes)
  • Part 3: Healthy Governance Operations (18 minutes)
  • Part 4: Board Recruitment to Build a Diverse & Engaged Board (11 minutes)

Board Training Playlist – The new playlist, great for onboarding and orientation sessions, includes:

  • Board Fundamentals Webinar Series
  • Good to GOTR: New to Girls on the Run
  • GOTR Need to Know
  • Board Training: Board Fiduciary Responsibilities