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Join M&T Bank and DANA, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement for this interactive session where internationally renowned Charles Elson will share governance best practices on a variety of hot topics that are shaping governance conversation. Learn strategies and tips used by high-performing boards to enhance your board engagement and performance. Participants will:

• Realize the importance of Director independence - especially for small nonprofits where board members also serve as staff.
  
  
• Explore how diversity, inclusion and succession planning are building blocks for your Board’s current and future success.
  
  
• Gain perspective on the critical role of the Board Chair and how this position can drive high-performing boards.
  
  
• Understand the meaning and importance of financial oversight as a means to engage and empower all board and staff to build positive relationships with community stakeholders.
  
  
• Understand the appropriate use of Executive Session, when to hold it and how to document discussions.