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New Board Resources Available

On March 20, 2025 by Barbara Landeen

Three new resources have recently been added to the Governance Resource Center to use with your nonprofit governing board. These resources are free of charge to LeadingAge Minnesota Members with your member login required.

New – Nov. 5 Governance Webinar: Executive Leadership Transitions and the Board’s Role

On August 22, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

Registration is open for the Nov. 5 webinar, Executive Leadership Transitions and the Board’s Role.

Honoring the Board Trustee of the Year Stuart Henrickson

On February 8, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Stuart Henrickson, a visionary leader and board member for Knute Nelson Corporation and Foundation in Alexandria, MN, as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Board Trustee of the Year award.

New Board and Governance Resources Available on LeadingAgeMN.org

On November 9, 2023 by Barbara Landeen

The LeadingAge Minnesota Resource Library now includes a suite of complimentary board and governance resources for our nonprofit member organizations.

Less than Three Weeks Left to Nominate Your Staff, Volunteers, and Residents for the Stars Among Us Awards

On August 24, 2023 by Barbara Landeen

The nomination deadline for the 2024 Stars Among Us Awards is Monday, Sept. 11 - that is less than three short weeks away. Share your stories to recognize these people in your organization for statewide recognition:

Now Available On Demand: Confronting the Workforce Crisis Through a DEI Lens, Virtual Governance Intensive

On September 6, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

The 2022 Governance Intensive for executive leadership and board members is available on demand. Confronting the Workforce Crisis Through a DEI Lens: A Governance Perspective explores the deepening workforce crisis through the lens of building a diverse and inclusive culture, examining the two matters from a governance perspective.

Virtual Governance Intensive is July 26

On April 14, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

The 2022 Governance Intensive is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26. The virtual program for executive and governing board teams of our not-for-profit providers will be from 3-6 p.m. Save the date and watch this space for more details as they are confirmed.

Save the Date: Virtual Governance Intensive is July 26

On April 7, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

The 2022 Governance Intensive is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26. The virtual program for executive and governing board teams of our not-for-profit providers will be from 3 – 6 p.m. Save the date and read Advantage for more details as they are confirmed.

Cassia’s Wilkerson Named Board Trustee of the Year

On February 17, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

Rev. Dr. Gary Wilkerson, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Cassia in Edina, was recently named Board Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota.

Governance Workshop is April 7 and 14 – Registration Still Available

On March 24, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

More than 30 organizations have already registered for the two-part virtual Governance Workshop, Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World, on April 7 and 14. In the wake of the pandemic, it is important to shift focus from response to strategic recovery and resilience. The workshop is designed for executives and board members to identify risk areas and opportunities for strong operations in the short and long term. Participation includes a set of diagnostic assessments that will be used to create a roadmap for navigating disruption, change, strategy, opportunity and risk.

Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World: A Two-Part Governance Workshop

On February 10, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World is a two-part workshop for executives and board members to explore proactive and agile governance in navigating your organization through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. It also explores reputation management to restore consumer confidence and includes a study of top trends impaction senior living.

The Governance Workshop is April 7 and 14, 4 – 6 p.m. each day. Find complete details and register here.