A Full-Day Leadership Experience for Non-Profit Boards

If you love living in Cranbrook, chances are that you benefit from the great work of our local non-profits. The services and products delivered by non-profit organizations are important pieces of the Economic Development puzzle; our Chamber has 40 NPOs as members.

These boards are powered by dedicated volunteers — but strong intention alone doesn’t create impact. Clear governance and confident leadership are what turn commitment into results.

We’re Training Our Own Board, and You’re Invited to Join Us

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a full-day, in-person non-profit training designed to strengthen boards from the ground up. This interactive experience combines foundational governance training in the morning with leadership and implementation training in the afternoon, ensuring participants leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward.

Whether you’re new to board service or looking to sharpen your effectiveness, this training is designed to meet you where you are — and help you move from discussion to action.

Why Attend

This training is designed to help non-profit leaders:

• Understand core governance responsibilities without jargon or overwhelm
• Clarify board, committee, and leadership roles
• Strengthen decision-making and strategic focus
• Develop leadership and creative thinking skills
• Turn priorities into real, achievable outcomes

This is not theory-heavy governance. It’s practical, people-focused, and results-driven.

What You’ll Learn

Morning: Governance Foundations

Designed for board members with zero to introductory governance knowledge, the morning session will cover:

• What governance is — and what it isn’t
• The essential responsibilities of a non-profit board
• Governance vs. management: where boards lead best
• How structure, clarity, and focus support better outcomes

Afternoon: Leadership & Implementation

The afternoon session focuses on leadership skills that turn priorities into action, including:

• Creative thinking and how leaders make better decisions
• Strengthening leadership mindset and effectiveness
• Goal setting that actually sticks
• Translating board priorities into clear, actionable commitments

Participants will leave with two concrete goals and tools to support follow-through.

Who Should Attend

• Non-profit board members (new or experienced)
• Board chairs and committee leads
• Executive directors and senior staff
• Emerging non-profit leaders

No prior governance experience required.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• Confidence in your role as a board leader
• A shared understanding of governance best practices
• Practical leadership and goal-setting tools
• Clear priorities and actionable next steps
• Renewed motivation to lead with purpose and impact

Why This Matters

Stronger boards create stronger organizations — and stronger organizations create stronger communities.

By investing in governance education and leadership development, we’re helping non-profits move beyond good intentions toward sustainable, measurable results.

A delicious lunch is included.

Space is limited. Get your tickets today!