Understanding and overseeing organizational finance is the most confusing task the new board member faces. But in this age of increased scrutiny of non-profit and government organizations, it is essential that every board member know how to read the budget, financial reports and audit, and be able to ask the intelligent questions that will allow you to ensure the finaces are in good order.

This one-hour CD seminar explains why board members need to have a good grasp of organizational finance, and provide simple insights about how to do that. You will also hear about the typical errors board members make that lead to problems for everyone.

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In this day and age, someone will sue you for anything. Like it or not, all board members take some risk when they agree to serve on the board. Even though the board member's risk is minimal, it is just good business to assess what you are doing, understand the extent of your liability, and managing the risk. This one-hour CD seminar presents the basics of what the law expects of the board member, common areas of risk for board members, and how to avoid common errors that will lead to problems for the board and the organization.

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The job description is relatively simple, but doing the board chair's job well can be complex. This one-hour CD seminar explains the board chair's job and how to do it well:

• leading good, productive meetings
• parliamentary procedure tips for better control of meetings
• understanding the limits of the chair's authority
• working effectively with the executive
• assisting and encouraging board members to develop their skills
• disciplining the board
• keeping the board focused on the mission
• acting as a servant leader
• avoiding the most common mistakes made by the board chair

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