DESCRIPTION:

As nonprofits evolve, so do the expectations and roles of their boards. This session explores the three primary types of nonprofit boards: operational, managerial, and strategic. It also introduces the nonprofit lifecycle as a framework for understanding how board responsibilities should shift as an organization matures. 

Participants will learn how to assess their organization’s current stage of development and identify the type of board structure, engagement, and leadership that best supports where they are and where they want to go. Whether launching a new organization, managing growing pains, or seeking to become more strategic, this session offers tools and guidance to help you build the board your organization truly needs. 

WHO SHOULD JOIN:

This Nonprofit Cafe session is ideal for any nonprofit staff member who works closely with a Board of Directors. Board members are also encouraged to attend. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Shannon Stober is a nationally recognized leadership development professional, facilitator, and coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and integrity. Her approach blends real-world practicality with deep personal insight, creating space for people to lead more effectively. 

With a background in community service, adult learning, and experiential education, Shannon has held leadership roles in nonprofit, government, and national service sectors. She specializes in building strong teams, navigating change, and developing leaders at every level. 

Shannon holds certifications in women’s leadership from the Yale School of Management, entrepreneurial leadership from Babson College, and the Soul of Leadership and Wellbeing from Deepak Chopra. Whether in a classroom, on a stage, or in a coaching conversation, she’s known for her direct style, sense of humor, and ability to turn complex challenges into meaningful growth. 

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If there is anything One Valley Community Foundation can do to make this session more accessible for you, please contact Chloe Loeffelholz at chloe@onevalley.org or 406-587-6262 x 70.