From Responsible to Exceptional. Elevate Your Board’s Leadership and Impact.
Strong boards don’t just fulfill their fiduciary duties, they lead with intention, strategy, and accountability. This interactive training equips board members with the tools and clarity needed to operate at a higher level of governance effectiveness.
Participants will explore current trends in nonprofit board leadership, clarify legal and fiduciary responsibilities (duty of care, loyalty, and obedience), and strengthen alignment between the board and executive leadership. The session highlights essential best practices including strategic recruitment, term limits, CEO evaluation, board self-assessment, onboarding, diversity and inclusion, and sustainable governance structures.
Designed to be practical and discussion-based, this training helps boards assess where they are today and identify actionable steps to enhance engagement, oversight, and long-term organizational impact.
Learning Objectives
Define and apply core fiduciary duties and understand the board’s role in strategy, oversight, and executive partnership.
Identify essential board best practices that strengthen governance, accountability, and sustainability.
Evaluate their board’s current effectiveness and outline next steps to move toward more strategic, high-impact governance.
Meet Your Trainer: Tim Strauch is the President & CEO of OneOC in Orange County, California, where he has leveraged his strategic leadership to support over 950 organizations. With more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership, Tim has guided individuals and organizations to achieve their highest potential and amplify community impact. He serves on the California Volunteers Commission and collaborates with national committees through Points of Light. A key figure in the Service Enterprise program, Tim has helped over 150 organizations nationwide enhance their volunteer engagement. Previously, he held various leadership roles at the YMCA, including Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Tim’s expertise spans leadership development, operations, board and volunteer advancement, fundraising, and strategic planning. He holds a master’s degree in athletic administration from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California.