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Board Governance Program for Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving (B3) Nonprofits Organizations
“The quality of governance that was sufficient to get your organization where it is today will be insufficient to get you where you need to be tomorrow.” – James E. Orlikoff
Strong governance is essential for organizational sustainability, growth, and systems change. This program is designed to strengthen the governance capacity of Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving nonprofit boards by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to fulfill their fiduciary, strategic, and generative responsibilities. It integrates with the Black Ecosystem Approach (BEA), calling for a shift from isolated board leadership to collaborative, systems-based governance. Participants will explore how Afrocentric values, collective leadership, and architecture of engagement — involving all sectors of the Black community — are key to achieving transformational impact.
After Participating, Board Members Will Be Able To:
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal duties of nonprofit boards (Governance 1:1 – Fiduciary).
- Lead and contribute to strategic decision-making that aligns with mission and community needs.
- Engage in generative governance by asking deeper, value-based questions that guide long-term vision.
- Apply an Afrocentric leadership lens to board governance that centers on Black experiences, worldviews, and cultural values.
- Strengthen accountability, performance, and effectiveness at both individual and board levels.
- Embrace governance as part of a broader architecture of engagement that includes allies, communities, and cross-sectoral partners.
- Shift from siloed decision-making to collaborative, ecosystem-wide thinking rooted in systems transformation.
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- Current and incoming board members of Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving nonprofit organizations.
- Executive directors and senior leaders who work closely with boards.
- Those looking to ground governance in culturally relevant and community-empowering practices.
- Facilitated Learning Sessions – Interactive workshops with presentations, real-life scenarios, and case studies.
- Peer Exchange – Opportunities to learn from and with other Black board members across the sector.
- Practical Tools – Resources and templates participants can apply in their own boards.
- Reflection Activities – Space for guided reflection and generative dialogue from an Afrocentric worldview.
Virtual via Zoom
Entry requirements
It is essential that participants have M&E and learning experience and have a personal or organisational goal to build more participatory and adaptive practices.
The course is taught in English. To derive the maximum benefit from the course, you should be proficient in English and able to take an active part in discussions. Your English needs to be of an intermediate standard or higher. Ideally you will have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above, or a Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) score of B2 or above.
However, you are not required to take an IELTS or equivalent before participating in the course, this is purely a guide.
Course fees
The full course fee is £1,450 for five days.
Fees include lunches and refreshments, an evening group dinner, and course materials. It does not include accommodation, flights etc.
Once you have received confirmation that your application has been approved, the fee must be paid in full to secure your place on the course.
Pay course fees in instalments
You can now pay for your place on this course in instalments. To organise paying in monthly instalments, please email [email protected].
Please note that you will need to have paid the final amount by the course start date, so please contact us as soon as possible ahead of the course start date to arrange this.
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How to apply
Please read our short course booking Terms and Conditions (pdf) and IDS Code of Conduct (pdf).
The application procedure is a three-stage process:
Stage 1: Apply by completing the online application form. Deadline for applications is 16:00 GMT on 01 September 2025.
Stage 2: You will be notified within two weeks as to whether your application has been approved or not. Successful applicants will receive an acceptance email and details of how to pay the course fees. Places on the course are not guaranteed until fees have been received.
Stage 3: Once fees have been received, you will be sent confirmation of your place on the course and a letter to support your visa application (if required).
You are responsible for organising your own travel and visas (where needed). Please note that UK visa applications can take months to process. Information about local accommodation will be provided by the course coordinator once your fees have been processed.
This is course is run regularly. If you can’t make it to this date, you can register your interest in future sessions by contacting us at [email protected].
Bespoke versions of this course can also be planned and delivered in country for a single institution or group of institutions and partners, by arrangement. Please contact [email protected] for further information.
If you are interested in an online version of this course, please contact us at: [email protected].
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