The Board Chairs’ Network is a forum for board chairs from charity and nonprofit organisations.
Facilitated by Carmichael, the purpose of the network is to provide a space for board chairs to meet each other, share experiences and discuss topics of mutual interest including key concepts and issues with nonprofit governance.
Meetings take place quarterly and there is a mix of in-person and online meetings. The in-person meetings take place from 6pm-8pm and the online meetings from 4pm-6pm. All meetings operate under Chatham House Rules and the format varies from having guest speakers leading discussions to meetings led by board chairs themselves.
There are over 90 board chairs in the network and there is no fee or charges for membership or attendance. Each meeting has a main theme for discussion and themes to date include:
- Changes in fundraising environment
- Compliance with funder requirements
- Creating an effective board culture
- Board renewal and succession planning and managing
- Performance of the CEO
- Dealing with conflict and disruptive board members
- Role and duties of charity trustee
The 2025 meetings will take place:
- February 20th 2025 4.00-6.00pm (online)
- May 29th 2025 (in person)6.00-8.00pm in Davy, 49 Dawson Street, Dublin, D02 PY05.
- September 4th 2025 4.00-6.00pm (online)
- November 6th 2025 (in person) 6.00-8.00pm in Davy, 49 Dawson Street, Dublin, D02 PY05.
If you would like to book a place, please register here in advance.
The next meeting on May 29th will be discussing the following suggested topics:
1. AI – opportunities, challenges, initiatives being taken
2. Managing the CEO relationship
3. Dealing with disengaged/disruptive board members
4. New Charities SORP and Financial Reporting Requirements for Charities
Members will also be able to raise topics of interest at the meeting.
Facilitated by Carmichael, the purpose of the network is to provide a space for nonprofit board chairs to meet each other, share experiences and discuss topics of mutual interest including key concepts and issues with nonprofit governance. The network meets in person twice per year and online twice per year.
This event is only open to Chairs and Vice Chairs of nonprofit Boards.
If you would like to join the Board Chairs’ Network and/or attend the next meeting please sign up here or contact diarmaid@carmichaelireland.ie.