A six-month series for current nonprofit board members, including Executive Directors, who desire connection, partnership and content revolved around board leadership. The program will meet monthly winter of 2027 through summer of 2027 and is open and offered at no cost to nonprofit grantees of the Summit Foundation. While the sessions are a-la-carte, they build on one another, so we ask that organizations commit to the full series and send at least one representative to every session for continuity. Registration for each session will open one month in advance.

Save the Dates!

Location: Breckenridge, CO

Presenters: Each session will be led by a different topic expert

Time: 6pm - 8:30pm

Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month January - June

  • January 12th: Session 1 | Purpose: Mission, Duty & How the Board Works

     

    Registration for Session 1 now open!

  • February 9th: Session 2 | People: Building & Leading an Effective Board Team | Registration opens January 12th
  • March 9th: Session 3 | Practice: Financial Oversight | Registration opens February 9th
  • April 13th: Session 4 | Protection: Risk, Compliance & Organizational Resilience | Registration opens March 9th
  • May 11th: Session 5 | Philanthropy: Fundraising & Resource Development | Registration opens April 13th
  • June 8th: Session 6 | Potential: Strategic Planning & Long-Term Sustainability | Registration opens May 11th

please keep me updated when registration for each nonprofit board lab opens

Overview of the Nonprofit Board Lab

Who Should Attend

  • Current nonprofit board members of Summit Foundation grantees, including executive directors. While the sessions are a-la-carte, they build on one another, so we ask that organizations commit to the full series and send at least one representative to every session for continuity. Registration for each session will open one month in advance.

Description

Strong boards build strong nonprofits. This six‑month series equips board members with the network, knowledge, and confidence to govern effectively, support organizational leadership, and steward community resources responsibly. Each lab blends expert instruction, peer learning, and hands‑on practice. Participants will develop a strong network of fellow board member leaders. Registration for each session is first-come, first-served and has limited capacity.

Each 3‑hour session includes:

  • Welcome, Introductions & Framing (15 min)
  • Core Presentation (75 min)
  • Small Group Work (30 min)
  • Applied Learning / Case Studies (45 min)
  • Wrap‑Up & Next Steps (15 min)

Nonprofit Board Lab Goals

To strengthen and elevate board leadership across Summit County by equipping board members with the skills, confidence, and clarity needed to guide their organizations' mission forward. Through this series, participants will also join a supportive cohort of nonprofit board leaders, building meaningful relationships and a lasting network that will continue well beyond the program.

By the end of the series, participants will:

  • Have a broad network of support from nonprofit board members in Summit County
  • Understand the full scope of board responsibilities
  • Strengthen their ability to provide strategic leadership
  • Build confidence in financial and risk oversight
  • Improve board recruitment, engagement, and succession practices
  • Enhance collaboration with executive leadership
  • Increase comfort and effectiveness in fundraising and community engagement
  • Be comfortable leading a strategic planning process            

Questions or Support

For more information about the series or registration, please contact Kathryn Califf, Community Impact Officer Grants and Nonprofits