2025 Nonprofit Credential in Board Governance

Description

Being on a board isn’t just about showing up to meetings and nodding along. You know it's about making real moves: shaping policies, refining bylaws, and steering strategies that bring your mission to life. But when your board feels out of sync or unsure of its next steps, progress stalls, and opportunities slip through the cracks. So, here’s the big question: is your board ready to lead with purpose and vision?

The Nonprofit Credential in Board Governance is here to help you turn a good board into a great one. Imagine a boardroom where every member is engaged, aligned, and ready to tackle challenges head-on. This program will help you unlock the tools to craft meaningful policies, refine bylaws that actually work, and build a powerhouse team that operates with clarity, trust, and accountability.

What’s in it for you?

• A board that’s not just present, but active and impactful
• Clear, engaging training to make every member a pro at their role
• Strategies to amplify public trust and elevate your mission’s visibility
• Transparent fiscal oversight that’s responsible, prudent, and forward-thinking
• A rock-solid partnership between the board and your Executive Director/CEO

Think of it as your board’s secret weapon—a chance to turn ‘good enough’ into exceptional. Because your mission deserves a leadership team that’s bold, strategic, and ready to lead with heart. Ready to build the board of your dreams?

Upon completion, your organization will earn the Nonprofit Credential Board Governance Badge, a mark of excellence to share with your network and show the world you’re serious about making an impact.

Programming
The UNA Credential in Board Governance includes two days of online training, a 1:1 consultation with your team, and ongoing coaching and support. Successful completion of the course and its deliverables will earn your organization the UNA Badge in Board Governance. Learn more about what's required to earn the Badge. 

Cost
UNA Members: $180 for the first person/$40 for each additional participant
Not-Yet Members: $360 for the first person/$80 for each additional participant

Course Dates
Online Training Sessions
Day 1: Tuesday June 3, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Day 2: Wednesday June 4, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Organizational Consultation
Wednesday July 9 or Thursday July 10, 2025

Location
Online via Zoom

Subject Matter Expert: Chris Conard

Chris is committed to meaningful outcomes for students through education. He is the Director of the Full-Time MBA program of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. He is driven by the vision of contributing to an inclusive and ethical future of business leadership. Before joining the David Eccles School of Business, Chris founded Playworks Utah, a social impact organization leveraging the power of play to drive student growth and academic outcomes. His ability to think strategically, empower his team, and deliver strong outcomes resulted in a period of high growth (20X market growth and 6X total revenue growth). He was recognized for his achievements with EY’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2019. Chris volunteers in his community by serving on the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Utah, where he is currently the Chair of the Philanthropy Committee. Chris received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy & Religion From Truman State University, a Master’s degree in Asian and Comparative Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is an alumnus of the University of Utah’s Executive MBA program. Chris loves live music, the outdoors, running, snowboarding & skiing, and can be found exploring the Wasatch Front with his wife and two