Target Audience
Chairpersons of non-profit organisations or anyone thinking of becoming a Chairperson.
Outline
The online workshop will examine the role and responsibilities of the Chairperson of a non-profit organisation.
Topics covered during this workshop include:
• The role of the Chairperson in relation to the governance and leadership of the organisation
• Boundaries and critical relationships
• Developing a culture of transparency, accountability and integrity
• Managing board meetings effectively
• Ensuring suitable board renewal takes place
• Policy to practice – key areas for Chairs
• Board effectiveness
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Instructor
Jillian van Turnhout
Jillian van Turnhout has over 25 years’ experience serving on and chairing boards, and reporting to them as a Chief Executive. She currently chairs the Private Security Authority and Nursing Homes Ireland, and is Company Secretary of Irish Girl Guides. A former independent Senator and former Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, she has held leadership roles across business, public affairs and the voluntary sector in Ireland and the EU. Jillian is a Chartered Director and is certified by INSEAD through its International Directors Programme. She delivers governance training and facilitation for boards across the nonprofit, sporting and State sectors.
Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of:
- The role of the Chairperson
- The importance of good relations with other board members and the CEO (if applicable)
- The leadership role of the Chairperson with regard to the culture of the organisation, board effectiveness, board renewal and organisational compliance.
Carmichael’s Spring/Summer 2027 Scheduled Training Programme is kindly sponsored by BoardEffect.
BoardEffect is part of Diligent, the leader in modern governance. BoardEffect delivers an agile board management solution optimised for governance leaders of nonprofits, higher education institutions, community healthcare organisations, and credit unions with the right tools, analytics, and insights to drive more efficient, transparent, and secure governance.
Fees
| €80 | Nonprofit Organisation |
| €70 | Carmichael Resident Organisation |
| €90 | Statutory Organisation |
| €90 | Corporate Organisation |
Testimonials
Jillian was a very engaging and informative presenter. Plenty of material was shared.
Jillian is obviously knowledgeable and used great examples to illustrate her points. She is engaging and made what could be a rather tedious subject interesting and informative.
All was very relevant and great sharing of resources.
A very knowledgeable trainer who was able to impart a lot of relevant knowledge in a short, very engaging session.