Building a Strong Board – From Recruitment to Succession

SARC Member:                               $650.00
Non-Member:                                 $780.00

This 3-hour in-person session is meant for boards of directors and executive directors in the nonprofit sector.

This session will provide an understanding of how to prepare for board director transitions while ensuring continuity and confidence during periods of change.

Building a Strong Board – From Recruitment to Succession

Strong boards don’t happen by chance. In this session, you’ll learn how to plan for board director transitions, explore practical and creative ways to recruit new directors, and discover strategies for building a board that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Attendees will come away from the session with simple, effective practices for creating an inclusive board culture where directors feel welcomed, valued, and engaged.

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Interested in hosting a Building A Strong Board: From Recruitment to Succession Session? Email us to book this session.

Photo of Desiree Tirk, Trainer/Resource Developer – LeadershipDesiree Tirk – Trainer/Resource Developer – Leadership, SARC

Spending the past 25 years working in community development in the nonprofit and government sectors, Desiree brings a variety of experience in facilitation and training, program development, strategic planning, board governance, and research. Desiree has over 20 years’ experience in business and holds a Bachelor of Indian Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies.

Desiree started working at SARC in 2020 and is the Trainer/Resource Developer, Leadership. As a lifelong learner, Desiree continues to grow her skills with new learning opportunities wherever she can and values the relationships she has made along the way.