Description

This interactive session equips nonprofit CEOs/Executive Directors and their board chairs with the knowledge and tools to drive mission impact and organizational success. Participants will explore key differences between nonprofit and for-profit models, understand financial oversight responsibilities, and learn how to align strategic and operational plans. Practical exercises, case studies, and communication tools will help foster a strong board culture, clarify expectations, and enhance engagement. By the end, participants will be prepared to run effective board meetings, strengthen collaboration, and create a shared vision of success.  

This workshop is exclusively for Board Chair and CEO/Executive Directors teams and includes lunch. Maximum of 2 people per team.

Learning Objectives: 

• Deepen understanding of nonprofit governance best practices. 
• Define the distinct roles of the board, staff, CEO, and board chair. 
• Recognize how board and organizational culture intersect and influence performance. 
• Describe what success looks like for both organizational impact and board engagement. 
• Enhance communication and collaboration. 

Cost: $500 per Team (Members), $1000 per Team (Non-Members)

Instructors:

Ann Hughes

Ann Hughes brings more than 25 years of nonprofit management, fundraising, marketing/public relations, strategic planning, and partnership development experience to her role as the Director of Educational Experiences with the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropic and Nonprofit Leadership.

Ann was most recently the President & CEO of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania and had previously served as the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania and in a variety of executive roles with Franklin & Marshall College, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and Catholic Health Initiatives. Ann has a successful track record of leading organizations and helping them exceed operational and fiscal objectives while also cultivating key strategic partners.

Ann has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA and a Master of Science degree in Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. She is also a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional. Outside of work, Ann enjoys road trips, reading and spending quality time with family and friends.