Board Training Modules

Each module contains a powerpoint presentation.  Some modules also contain PDFs that can be used by the trainer to become familiarized with the content or can be used during the presentation as supporting materials.

***If you are having trouble viewing the powerpoints, click on the target you wish to see.  When prompted, choose save instead of open.  This will allow you to save the powerpoint to your computer and you will be able to open it from the folder you saved it in.***

1. Introduction to Community Action Agencies

This module is an introduction to community action.  It covers topics such as the Economic Opportunity Act, CSBG and tripartite boards.

   Powerpoint: BoardTrainingOrientation.ppt

   Trainer notes: trainerNotes-CommunityAction.pdf

2.  Roles and Responsibilities

This module covers the responsibilities of board members and of non-profit boards.

   Powerpoint: BoardTrainingOrientationRolesResponsibilities.ppt

   Trainer notes:  TrainerNotes-RolesandResponsibilities.pdf

   Supporting PDFs:FullyParticipate.pdf, RelationshipBoardExecutiveDirector.pdf, BoardMemberResponsibilities.pdf, BoardandExecutiveExpectations.pdf, 10Responsibilities.pdf, StandardsOfConduct.pdf

3.  Introduction to Financial Management

This module presents an introduction to basic financial principles needed to understand budgets and financial reports.

   Powerpoint:  BoardTrainingOrientationFinancialManagement.ppt

   Trainer notes:  TrainerNotes-FinancialManagement.pdf

   Supporting PDFs:CommonTermsInAccounting.pdf, FinancialManagement.pdf, WhatINeedToKnowAboutMyCAAsBudgets.pdf, WhatINeedToKnowAboutMyCAAsFinancialStatements.pdf

4.  Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure and Sunshine Law

This module explains the use of parliamentary procedure and Sunshine Law.

   Powerpoint:  BoardTrainingOrientationParliamentaryProcedureSunshineLaw.ppt

   Trainer notes: TrainerNotes-ParliamentaryProcedure.pdf

   Supporting PDFs:ParliamentaryProcedure.pdf

5.  Governance

This module goes over the finer points of governance by looking at the Governance Excellence Model (G.E.M.)

   Powerpoint:  BoardTrainingOrientationGovernance.ppt

   Trainer notes:  TrainerNotes-Governance.pdf

   Supporting PDFs:Governance-Excellence-Model-booklet.pdf, SevenDisciplines.pdf

               See also:  theimperfectboard.com

6.  Introduction to Corporations

This module covers different types of corporations and how CAA's and other non-profits fit into the corporate sphere.

   Powerpoint:  BoardTrainingOrientationCorporations.ppt

   Trainer notes:  TrainerNotes-Corporations.pdf

7.  Introduction to Head Start

This module explains Head Start, one of the many programs of CAA's.

   Powerpoint: BoardTrainingOrientationHeadStart[1].pptx

   Trainer notes:  TrainerNotes-HeadStart.pdf

   Supporting PDFs:HeadStartOrganization.pdf, HSFactSheet.pdf

8.  Introduction to ROMA

This module explores ROMA and how it benefits CAAs.

   Powerpoint:  BoardTrainingOrientationROMA.pptx

   Trainer notes:  TrainerNotes-ROMA.pdf

   Supporting PDFs:  SixNationalGoals.pdf