Board Governance BootCamp

DATE AND LOCATION:

The BootCamp is being held November 26, 27, and 28 at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

We encourage Non-profit CEO/Executive Directors and Board Chairs to attend. Many organizations bring their whole board.

THE CHALLENGE:

For any non-profit, the board of directors plays a critical role in making powerful and positive impact as it advances an organization’s mission. To fulfill this role, it is imperative that directors are properly trained in the responsibilities and demands of a governance position. Yet many boards often struggle to adequately educate new and existing directors. Without the right education, resources, and guidance for their directors, boards may fall short of reaching their organizational goals.

CAPACITY CANADA’S BOARD GOVERNANCE BOOTCAMP:

Since 2009, Capacity Canada’s 16th annual Board Governance BootCamp has offered an exceptional opportunity for building the capacity of boards across Canada. Led by a renowned faculty, participatory small-group facilitations, customized resources, and sample problems in an intensive 3 day period.

By encouraging attendance by the Board Chair as well as the CEO/Executive Director from each participating organization, the program is unique in deepening the necessary collaboration among an organization’s board and leadership team.

The BootCamp will increase participants’ governance abilities by sharing strategies and tools for innovative ways of working that teams can incorporate right away. Outcomes include an improved understanding of roles, new strategies for working effectively, and a renewed focus on the issues that matter most to organizations. Overall, participants become better equipped to lead positive change across their organizations and communities.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Two Pre-BootCamp Concurrent Sessions:  Agenda Design & Facilitation Skills Workshop &  Fundraising Workshop for Nonprofit Board Members
  
• Governance Essentials Track and Advanced Governance Concurrent Sessions
• Opening Night Keynote Presentation: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist, Nanos Research
• Interactive and participatory sessions
• Resources and tools available during and after the sessions
• All food and refreshments over three days

BootCamp Registration - Including Opening Night Reception - $1,400 CAD/Person
Opening Night Reception Only - $200 CAD/Person
Pre-BootCamp Workshops - $150 CAD/Person

TRAVEL & HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel
Hotel accommodation is available at the Delta Hotel Waterloo with complimentary shuttle bus to and from Bingemans.    

Flights
There are flights to the Region of Waterloo International Airport serviced by WestJet and Flair Airlines. Toronto Pearson International Airport is only a one hour drive from Kitchener/Waterloo.

Train
Both GO trains/buses and Via Rail provide service to Kitchener.

Airport Transportation
Taxi and Airport Limo service is available through Brentwood Livery, Uber, or Waterloo Taxi.