Cindi Phallen is a fierce advocate for nonprofit leaders so they build strong boards and attract more money, people and awareness. With 18 years’ experience as a nonprofit Executive Director, she’s learned from tons of mistakes and learned first-hand how to plot a course through the pain points of operating nonprofits. As an author, educator, speaker, consultant and the President of Create Possibility, she provides strategy consulting, speaking services, and retreat facilitation on topics related to board development, fundraising and strategic planning. Cindi is a fundraising instructor in the University of San Diego’s Nonprofit Management Certificate program. She also serves on the Advisory Board of NonprofitPRO.
Author, educator, speaker, and consultant
President of Create Possibility
Provides strategy consulting, speaking services, and retreat facilitation on topics related to board development, fundraising, and strategic planning
18 years’ experience as a nonprofit Executive Director
Author of The Impact Triangle, a book for executive directors and board members
Writes a bi-weekly blog focused on the key issues nonprofit leaders face
Fundraising instructor for the University of San Diego’s Nonprofit Management Certificate program
Nationally recognized board development expert Cindi Phallen will reveal the key practices that will enable your board to shepherd your organization’s business. You will learn concrete tactics to optimize communication with board members during and after the pandemic, building confidence in their governance role.
What You'll Learn
What does board oversight matter?
What are the key components of effective oversight?
What essential policies must you have in place?
How can you stay focused on priorities and evaluate progress?
How should you effectively communicate with the board?
What should an assessment of oversight practices entail?