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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.

Mark Your Calendars to Attend June District Meetings

On April 13, 2023 by Barbara Landeen

District Meetings are the perfect opportunity to build relationships with your regional colleagues, stay up-to-date on important issues that impact your work and community, and gain helpful resources to make your work easier. They also serve as an essential governance function of your association.

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.

Governance Workshop for Executive and Board Teams

On March 3, 2021 by Alecia Crumpler

A two-part governance workshop series for executive and board teams explores how to position your organization for strength and growth as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Good Governance: Emerge Strong and Strategically Focused from COVID

On February 24, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

To survive and thrive in a post-COVID reality, nonprofit providers will need to maintain their missions of service while operating and performing like a business. Our two-part governance workshop, Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World is for executive and board teams will explore governance practices that will help your organizations emerge strongly through the pandemic and beyond.

Register Today: Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World

On February 17, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World is a two-part workshop designed for executive and board teams to explore governance practices that help our organizations emerge strongly through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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.

New! 2021 Governance Workshop – Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World

On February 3, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

How do we maintain our not-for-profit values and missions of service, while performing and competing at levels that position us to emerge from the pandemic as strong, long-term players in the field of senior services?

Vista Prairie, Benedictine Health System Featured at February Governance Intensive

On January 7, 2020 by Barbara Landeen

Are you and your governing boards grappling with big issues? Engaging in generative discussion and strategic decision-making is essential to your success and viability. Join Vista Prairie and Benedictine Health System at the Feb. 5 Governance Intensive during Institute and participate in an interactive session as they share their experiences in strategic board work.  

Succession Planning: 40% of Senior Living CEOs Could Retire Within 5 Years

On February 27, 2018 by Barbara Landeen

Forty percent of senior living CEOs could be retiring within the next five years, according to the 2017 LeadingAge-CEMO Leadership Compensation Survey.