Board members are responsible for advancing their organization’s mission. Strengthen your nonprofit board with The Art of Board Leadership on Friday, April 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This highly interactive session will explore best practices in nonprofit governance and look at the board’s responsibility to protect the agency’s assets and provide financial oversight.
Guest speakers will discuss the achievements and challenges they have experienced in these roles.
Objectives:
Participants will learn core governance principles, including strategic oversight, ethical leadership, and effective decision-making. The session also covers financial responsibilities, focusing on budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring the organization’s fiscal health. Designed for both new and experienced board members, this training empowers participants to foster organizational success and sustainability. Participants will go over:
Who Should Attend?
Board members, CEOs, and nonprofit staff that work closely with their board.
Date and Time:
Location: San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Dr. Suite 301, San Antonio, TX 78216
Investment: $180
Discount eligibility: Ask about how to become a member at membership@saafdn.org
Registration closes on Monday, Monday March 24
M. Leslie Palmer Consulting Group – Managing Consultant – Founding Principal
After decades of for-profit and nonprofit experience, Leslie decided to strike out on her own, intending to share her expertise with the community, partner with other strong practitioners, and help grow the capacity and success of the nonprofit community in San Antonio and beyond. Previously, Leslie served as the Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, Vice President and Executive Director for City Year San Antonio, and Assistant Vice President of Development for the American National Red Cross to name a few.
Professionally, Leslie has had significant experiences in Annual & Major Gift Fundraising, Board Development, Capacity Building, Change Management, Communications, Community Collaboration, Marketing & Public Relations, and Strategic Planning. She has served on numerous boards and is presently Chair of City of San Antonio, Commission on Strengthening Family Well-Being; Vice Chair of Social Venture Partners San Antonio Board of Directors; Immediate Past Chair of Students of Service – San Antonio, Board of Directors.
Originally from Newport, RI, Leslie is a graduate of Villanova University. She has 3 wonderful adult children, a fabulous daughter-in-law, two delightful grandsons and a rescued dog.
M. Leslie Palmer Consulting Group – Senior Consultant
As a specialized writer of grants, policies, procedures and well-told stories, Denise’s career spans more than 35 years of for-profit and nonprofit experience in the medical, banking and social services professions. Her financial acuity and love of writing led her to a successful career in grant writing and nonprofit fundraising. Denise has significant experience in fund development, grant writing and management, as well as operations oversight for a variety of nonprofit organizations. An achievement-focused innovator, she is a strong collaborator and strategic thinker, able to resolve workplace challenges. Denise is a graduate of Belmont University and has an MBA from Keller School of Management.
