BoardReady Chippewa Valley

Description

BoardReady Chippewa Valley (BRCV) is a leadership development initiative designed to strengthen the Chippewa Valley by developing governance-ready leaders who are equipped to serve effectively and confidently in nonprofit, civic, or organizational leadership roles. 

Created in collaboration with the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley, United Way Greater Chippewa Valley, and Emerging Leaders of United Way, BRCV provides practical training that prepares emerging leaders to contribute strategically to boards, committees, commissions, and community organizations. 

The Chippewa Valley has many outstanding leadership and professional development opportunities. However, there is currently no dedicated program focused specifically on preparing emerging leaders for the responsibilities of board and governance service. BoardReady Chippewa Valley fills that gap. 

BoardReady Chippewa Valley equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to understand:

• How effective boards operate
• Fiduciary responsibilities
• Board structure and committees
• Strategic decision-making
• Financial oversight
• Board and Executive Director relationships
• Meeting management and leadership practices

Program Overview

BoardReady Chippewa Valley is a four-session cohort-based experience featuring:

• Session 1: Governance Foundations - January 19, 2027, 9 - Noon a.m.
• Session 2: Strategic Governance - February 16, 2027, 9 - Noon a.m.
• Session 3: Leading Through Governance - March 16, 2027, 9 - Noon a.m.
• Session 4: Putting Governance into Practice - April 20, 2027, 9 - Noon a.m.

Participants will learn from experienced and expert community leaders, engage in scenarios, and build relationships that connect them to future leadership opportunities.