Nonprofit Training - BoardWalk
Thursday, June 11, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center - 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
For Executive Directors & Board Chairs/Chair-Elects
Note, you will need to register the Executive Director and Board Chair/Chair-Elect at the same time. Registration for one person is not permitted. This workshop is intended for the Executive Director and Board Chair or Chair Elect. If you cannot both attend, please consider registering for a future workshop opportunity.
Strong organizations don’t happen by accident; they’re built with intention. BoardWalk is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed for executive directors and their board leadership to step out of the day-to-day and focus on what matters most: building a healthy, sustainable organization.
In just four hours, you and your board partner will walk away with a clearer understanding, and a practical action plan, to strengthen your organization in four critical areas:
Organization Structure & Growth
Understand where your organization is today and what it will take to move confidently to the next stage.
Legal Compliance
Ensure your organization is current, protected and operating with confidence.
Financial Acumen
Build shared understanding of your financials so leadership can make informed, strategic decisions.
Roles & Responsibilities
Clarify who does what – so board and staff can work together effectively.
You’ll leave with concrete next steps, aligned leadership and tools you can put into practice immediately.
If you have any questions, please email Barb Hobson at hobson@desmoinesfoundation.org.
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