Thank you for being part of the 2024 Board Leadership Faith-Based cohort! Below you’ll find a variety of resources that were referenced throughout our program. Please feel free to download, share, edit, and adapt these documents to best serve your board.
About the 2024 Cohort #
Here are the 16 organizations involved in the cohort:
- Acres of Diamonds (Duvall, WA)
- Charis Counseling Associates (Vancouver, WA)
- Christian Ministry Advancement Ltd. (North Tamborine, Australia)
- Corban University (Salem, OR)
- Everett Gospel Mission (Everett, WA)
- Firmly Planted Family (Vancouver, WA)
- Hope Medical Clinic (Hood River, OR)
- MarriageTeam (Vancouver, WA)
- Mending Wings (Union Gap, WA)
- North America Indigenous Ministries (Sumas, WA)
- Reach 907 (Palmer, AK)
- Road to Hope (Beaverton, OR)
- Schools for Africa (Edmonds, WA)
- Seattle Classical Christian School (Seattle, WA)
- Trinity Academy (Portland, OR)
- Wagner Hills (Langley, British Columbia)
Click HERE to get to know the 7 amazing Board Leadership & Development coaches who serve in this program, along with our Vice President for Nonprofit Leadership & Development.
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Pick, Program Manager, at boardleadership@murdocktrust.org or 360-906-6077.
Session 1 – February 6-7, 2024 #
Training Recordings (Zoom): #
DAY 1:
- Welcome & Cohort Introductions
- How a Paperless Curriculum Can Work for You
- Characteristics of a High-Performing Board
- Seven Keys for an Effective Board Meeting
- Governance 101
- Board Culture 101
- Day 1 Wrap-Up
DAY 2:
Curricular Pillar Overviews (Short Animated Videos) #
Key Session 1 Materials #
Please note that other resources (linked at the bottom of this landing page) were referenced throughout the training.
- Session 1 PowerPoint Slides
- Session 1 PowerPoint Slides (with fillable notes sections)
- Top 5 Action Steps for Our Board
Session 2 – March 12-13, 2024 #
Key Session 2 Materials: #
- Session 2 Slides
- Session 2 slides (with fillable notes section)
- Top 5 Action Steps for Our Board
Session Location: Convention Center at the Hilton Vancouver (301 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660) #
Schedule (overview): #
Day 1 (March 12):
- Check-in begins at 9:15am
- Programming begins at 10:00am
- Programming ends around 8:30pm
Day 2 (March 13):
- Programming begins at 8:00am
- Programming ends at 2:30pm
Click here for a more detailed Session 2 schedule.
Lodging (overview): #
- At registration, lodging was offered as a selectable option for Monday, March 11 (to those traveling to Vancouver from 2+ hours or 100+ miles away) and for Tuesday, March 12 for all participants. Lodging reservations have been made only for those who selected this option at registration.
- Lodging for eligible nights for up to 4 participants per organization is covered by the program participation fee paid at registration. The Murdock Trust handles these lodging reservations in partnership with the hotel.
- If organizations require lodging for nights other than those they are eligible or for more than 4 participants from their organization, this information should be communicated to the Murdock Trust. These reservation may be able to be made with the hotel by the Murdock Trust but will be charged to the organization or individual.
- A credit card will be required at check-in for incidentals.
Parking/Travel #
- For those lodging at the Hilton:
- Discounted self-parking ($17/day) has been arranged for all program participants lodging at the hotel. See the front desk at check-in for access to the hotel’s sub-level parking garage.
- Please note: All parking expenses are covered by the individual or organization.
- For those not lodging at the Hilton:
- Hourly street parking is available near the hotel.
- A Park n’ Go lot is located one (diagonal) block from the hotel. This lot offers hourly, partial-day, evening, and all-day rates.
- Please note: All parking expenses are covered by the individual or organization.
- For those traveling by air:
- We recommend you take either Uber or Lyft to the Hilton. At this time, there is no airport shuttle service to/from the Hilton Vancouver.
Samples, Tools, Templates, and Assessments #
General #
Governance #
Assessments #
- The 3 Hats of Board Work
- Board Governance Summary Assessment
- Board Governance Continuum Assessment: Policy-Making v Hands-On
- Board Governance Continuum Assessment: Now and Near Future
Board Meetings/Communication #
- A Board Prayer (sample)
- Board Meeting Minutes (sample)
- Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda (sample)
- Future Board Meetings (sample)
- Board Master Calendar Template (sample)
- Using a Board Portal
Roles & Responsibilities #
- Executive Director Position Description (sample)
- Executive Director Evaluation (sample)
- Board Chair Position Description (sample)
- Board Self-Evaluation (sample)
- Board Member Annual Affirmation Statement (sample)
- Prime Responsibilities Chart (template)
- Board Responsibilities vs. ED Responsibilities
Handbooks, Manuals & Checklists #
- Board Handbook: Table of Contents (sample)
- Board Policy Manual: Recommended Content
- Board Policy Manual (sample)
- Financial Management Checklist (sample)
- Fundraising Checklist (sample)
- Legal and Risk Checklist (sample)
- Conflict of Interest Form (template)
- Board Leadership Appendices (sample)
New Board Members #
- Board Member Nominee Suggestion Form (sample)
- Board Matrix (template)
- Pathway to the Board: Overview (sample)
- Pathway to the Board: Process Checklist (template)
- New Board Member Orientation Binder: Table of Contents (sample)
Reporting #
- Dashboards for Nonprofits (samples)
Succession/Contingency Planning #
Culture #
Sustainability #
- Organizational Framework Assessment
- Organizational Framework Assessment: Completed Sample
- Questions the Board Should Ask
- What are the Ingredients that Make Up Your Organization?
Strategic Planning #
Assessments #
Guiding Tools #
Examples & Templates #
- 3-Year Strategic Plan: Process Overview (template)
- Strategic Plan: Compassion Retreat Center (example)