Webinar: Executive Director + Board Chair: Building a Strong Partnership

The ED–board chair relationship is the foundation of organizational health. When it works, the whole org flows. When it's misaligned, everything else suffers. This session uses a "what we wish we'd talked about sooner" framework to cover expectations, communication rhythms, handling feedback and conflict, navigating transitions, and celebrating wins. Participants explore real scenarios, draft partnership agreements for their own orgs, and leave with tools to strengthen alignment and prevent burnout for both leaders.
 Participants Will Leave With:
 - Clarity on ED and board chair roles and how they differ
 - A "partnership agreement" template that spells out communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution norms
 - Monthly check-in agendas and talking points for ED/board chair alignment meetings
 - Language to navigate difficult conversations (feedback, performance, transitions)
 - Confidence that a strong ED–board chair relationship is built, not inherited