Board Governance Course Reviews:

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: Bruce did an amazing job teaching us the course material! I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in being on board or learning about what a board does.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: The content delivered and the length of the class were both appreciated. It was perfectly paced, and every exercise was meaningful. Bruce was amazing!

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: Even though I have served on multiple small not for profit boards for many years I found the course very informative and would highly recommend, especially to anyone who is new to the process and wants to become an effective board member.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: I learned a lot and it was very helpful. Thanks!

Board Experience:I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: Even though I had been on some small boards for many years, I learned a lot. Especially glad to learn the practices that help keep board members out of jail :) or being sued.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Very positive experience. Bruce keeps a positive attitude, keeps the class moving, and doesn't allow students to divert from the topics to keep the class on time.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: Bruce was an excellent instructor. He was passionate about the material and improving our community through board governance. It was a pleasure to take this course!

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: A lot of great information, very detailed and Bruce was very helpful.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: This was a very positive experience and I found it to be very informational and taught by a very well informed instructor.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: I really enjoyed the discussion and others perspectives. Also learning best practices so I know what I am getting into when joining a board.

Board Experience: I've served just a short time on a board or two

Comments: I "didn't know" what I " didn't know" prior to this seminar. I learned so much about the overall structure and purpose of a Board of Directors. I found the topics to be relevant and applicable. This course really opened my eyes as to ways Board Members and Boards as a whole, can have a positive and successful experience while supporting the mission of their organization.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: I learned a lot in this class. Everyone considering serving on a board should have this information. Also, I
really appreciated meeting the other people in the class and hearing their perspectives. Great, thought provoking discussion and you kept us on track!

Board Experience: I have served on several boards

Comments: Absolutely applicable, I feel more prepared and armed with the facts needed to advocate for better practices. Bruce is a rockstar and thoughtful guider, teaching the "grey area" in a way that is a huge value add.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: It is very in depth and the discussions were great. It is a great course not only for board members, but if you are considering joining a board.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: I learned a piece that I was not aware of as far as structure and order of the meeting.

Board: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: This course was very informative. I recommend this to anyone wanting to serve on a board! In addition to the content provided, the student interaction was very valuable as well.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Pertinent information for people who are current or prospective board members- very helpful.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards

Comments: The information shared in this course will make any board member and board group more informed & comfortable as they remain on or consider participating with boards of any kind. It really is information that every board member needs to review or consider. Our community is very fortunate that this kind of board education opportunity exists. Every board should walk their members through this information.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: It was very informative, great discussions.

Board Experience: I have served on boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: The information Bruce provides is organized and delivered in a manner that prepares you to be a more effective board member and to help your boards become better, too. The distinctions of board and director responsibilities are spot-on, the activities well-designed, and the whole class informative and helpful to even an experienced board member. I will continue to recommend everyone interested in community service take this course.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: I enjoyed the course, the presenter, and content. I found the homework relevant and helpful. I wish I had read the book that was referenced. I think I would have had a deeper understanding of the sessions.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: Very informative! Brings to light the expectations of being on a board.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I would say that Bruce did an excellent job of providing all the necessary information for a beginning prospective director as well as those of us who may have had a bit more experience in the field. Even though the course took place on two evenings after a full day of work, I never found myself lacking the energy to stay involved with the subject and participate. You did a great job!

Board Experience: I have served on several board or have been a Director for many years

Comments: Bruce did a great job explaining the various topics and terms. This would be a great first step for anyone wanting to serve on a board or who is already on a board but wanting to learn more.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: This was an excellent course for anyone considering stepping in to a Board Member Role or someone who has been on numerous boards. This course was a great way to reflect critically about one's responsibility for participating on a board.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: This course is excellent in helping people understand the difference between "board work" and operations. Our organization and board members needed this clarification. Our Executive Director and board as a whole have and will be more effective in their respective roles as a result of the course.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: It was very informative and helped me feel more comfortable going forward with Board Governance.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Invaluable information! Eager to implement several of the highlighted best practices.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: The information provided is clear, concise, and very applicable to the work you will be doing as a Board Member.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I can't imagine a better training course! Besides the excellent content, the homework assignments, and the in-class exercises, I thought announcing the "Ground Rules" as the beginning of each session was a good idea- it's one I will use. Also, the periodic recapping of topics covered was very good for my retention.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: I didn't know what to expect and that is why I took the course. The content and lecture was engaging as well as thought provoking.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Very insightful. The material and information was well organized and shared in a way that made it easy to understand

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Bruce does a great job of presenting the important topics "we didn't know we needed to know"!

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: I learned a great deal that I will be able to utilize on the boards that I currently serve. It also gave me some ideas of changes that could be made.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: It revealed some opportunities for improvement in bylaws and minutes, and much more.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: I've served key points: governing board versus operational duties; cultivating board members; and importance of operating policies as distinct from bylaws.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I liked the blend of presentation and discussion you provided. The homework and in-class assignments were very thought-provoking and generated great discussions.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: I came in with an open mind, not knowing what the full purpose of "the board" was. I left with enough understanding to add value to organizations within the community.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: This class was very informative. I have had interactions with a board in the past, but was unsure if it was properly functioning. This class demonstrated a way to build a purposeful board and help the organization stay on mission and further their growth. I now feel prepared to join a board and become a passionate 'owner' of the organization.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: Excellent course regardless of attendees board experience.

Board Experience: I have served on several board or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I really learned a lot. I discovered the most of the activities of the boards I serve on are operational. More time spent on governance is needed to be an effective board.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Bruce Nims is a great presenter and values the experiences of all participants. I am glad he combined our organization's bylaws and other documents into course topics. Making these references was helpful to me and to many others who expressed this same opinion.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: This was a great learning experience. It was fun as well as informative. The instructor is experienced, knowledgeable and organized. The PowerPoint presentation is nicely done and fits perfectly with the handouts and discussion. Very well done!

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: Lots of discussion and sharing ideas. Good participation and not rushed.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: More time was needed for our chatty group.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: The instructor went over all of the fundamentals of board governance. He was very resourceful and was able to answer all of my questions. I found the class to be very useful for my future business endeavors.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: The information was very practical.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Great opportunity to gain and/or strengthen knowledge regarding board governance. This course provides an excellent refresher for the experienced board member/community leader.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: The course provides insight into how a board should operate and what a director's role can be. Participation is encourage and helps provide additional perspective to the course.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: I went in with little to no information and after finishing I have confidence on what I should do and have questions that I'll ask before joining the board.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Bruce is very knowledgeable and passionate about serving the community through nonprofit board work. He encompasses most aspects, rules, and guidelines for being a successful board member. This is a great class to learn about nonprofits, how to be positive and contributing board member, and how to be part of a successful community.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: This course helped highlight the exact expectations and workings of an ideal board. We all want to make a positive impact, and this course helped illustrate how those positives impacts can be made.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: I thought it was really helpful as someone that is interested in getting more involved with community organizations to understand the functions of a board.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: I found this course extremely informative and useful. I have been heavily involved with a board as the recording secretary for 4 years and now serve on a board myself. I found the course material very useful in both roles.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: This course gave me great insight on how boards should perform for maximum benefit of a nonprofit.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I feel that this class truly gave me a more clear and precise perspective on my duties as a board director. Bruce is very knowledgeable on the material that he teaches. After taking this course I truly believe that I am an asset to my board. I will share the information and encourage others to take the course.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: Bruce is very knowledgeable and passionate about serving the community through nonprofit board work. He encompasses most aspects, rules, and guidelines for being a successful board member. This is a great class to learn about nonprofits, how to be a positive and contributing board member, and how to be part of a successful community.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: This course was informative and increased my understanding and comprehension for how boards function.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: Bruce is a great instructor. He engaged and respectfully spoke to each member in the class and brought a wealth of knowledge to the curriculum. It was great hearing from and meeting others with varying backgrounds. I appreciated all of the materials being provided and the simple, but effective assignments and exercises to practice concepts. I also loved the convenient 3 day format. The shared profiles and certificate are great resources to help me find opportunities that utilize my new skills to serve the community.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: I enjoyed the interactive aspect of the course. It keeps the information engaging.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: This course definitely changed my perspective on what it means to govern a nonprofit. Well put together, thank you.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: Bruce is very engaged as an instructor. You can plainly see that he draws from experience and is excited to be helping others learn.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: It was very enlightening. It showed what we were doing right and the areas that we need to improve. It also shows the changes we need to make.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: This class helped me change my perspective about serving on a board.

Board Experience: I have served on several board or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I learned some things that I didn't know before! This class was very helpful!

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I enjoyed the course very much and appreciated the comments that the other class members had regarding comments and subject topics. I was encouraged by the interaction of the participants, even though we were participating via zoom. It worked very well and we were able to remain safe and still learn tremendous amount of information.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: Very informative with the information given. Would like to see information given on smaller boards.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: The course and instructor were exceptional. I learned a great deal.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: The instructor was great in helping me understand the purpose and role of a governing board and its members.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: This course was great in helping me understand the purpose and role of a governing board and its members.

Board Experience: I've served for just a short time on a board or two

Comments: The course training was very informal and insightful. Instructor Bruce Nims did a great job providing best practices and material to help grasp the course.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: Bruce did a great job explaining the responsibilities of boards and committees. This provided me with a lot of insight on what I will be walking into when I do join a board. Also I like how he explained the possible ramification for boards who don't do enough or do too much.

Board Experience: I'm a beginner

Comments: Very knowledgeable, I was able to understand what it takes to be a board members and the duties that comes with it.

Board Experience: I have served on several boards or have been a Director for many years

Comments: I became more aware of a board member's responsibility to govern rather than manage.