Leading with Confidence: Board Governance in Uncertain Times

When the world shifts, nonprofit boards must do more than hold steady — they must lead with confidence. Whether it’s sudden changes in funding, new policy landscapes, or unexpected community needs, boards play a vital role in steering organizations through uncertainty.

In this one-hour virtual session, DANA President & CEO Sheila Bravo will help nonprofit leaders and board directors explore how to adapt quickly and effectively when external forces disrupt mission and finances. Participants will learn how to ask the right questions that unlock new insights, spark innovative thinking, and reframe priorities so their boards can guide organizations with clarity, resilience, and purpose. You’ll leave with practical strategies that prepare your board to not just survive change — but to lead boldly through it.

About the presenter:

Sheila joined DANA as President and CEO in 2015. She regularly provides training and consulting services to DANA members on strategic planning, governance, and financial management.  Sheila formerly served as Executive Director of the Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Her professional experience spans nonprofit, for-profit, and academia. She has worked in in brand leadership positions launching new products, expanding businesses internationally, and developing strategic growth plans for brands such as Vlasic Pickles, Godiva Chocolatier, Corelle Dinnerware, Corningware Ovenware and Pyrex bakeware. She transitioned to provide strategic planning, new product and leadership consulting services to mid-size companies and nonprofit organizations in a variety of industries. Her work led her to pursue a doctorate in leadership, specializing in non-profit governance. Bravo has a PhD in Organizational Leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a BS in Business and Languages from Millersville University. Sheila lives in Lewes.