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Boards of Directors and Nonprofit Leaders: Driving from the Passenger Seat
August 12, 2026 2:00 pm
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Running a nonprofit organization is a challenging position for the best of leaders. The very nature and design of nonprofits makes the leadership chain and direct lines of reporting inherently murky.
It takes skill and finesse to direct the mission, strategy and day-to-day operations of an entity, while not serving as the final decision maker on many critical decisions.

There are few other relationships like that of a board and its executive leader. Kiersten Hill at Firespring will share her insights and tips to achieve success for staff and board members alike. She will discuss top communications strategies for managing the relationship, helping you understand how to identify and fill in the blind spots.

Walk Away With Practical Board Leadership Strategies

  • The make-up of a Board, where it all begins.
  • 5 Smart Ways to Build Your Board of Directors.
  • 10 Ten tips for driving from the passenger seat.
  • Subtle Signs the Board is NOT engaged.
  • How to get your board to make major expenditures?

About the Presenter

Presenter, Kiersten Hill
Kiersten Hill, Director of Nonprofit Solutions

Meet Kiersten Hill, the driving force behind Firespring’s nonprofit solutions and an inspiration to organizations nationwide. With nearly two decades of dedicated service in nonprofit management and fundraising, she has raised over $20 million to strengthen Nebraska’s nonprofit sector.

At Firespring, Kiersten enables organizations, their leaders and boards of directors to achieve their mission through education and empowerment. A dynamic thought leader and speaker, she captivates audiences with her expertise on marketing, fundraising, board development and organizational transformation. As a certified StoryBrand Guide, Kiersten has unlocked the power of storytelling, guiding nonprofits to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with their audiences. In the past year alone, she has presented with energy, authenticity and relatability at nearly 100 webinars and nonprofit conferences—her insights sparking inspiration and change.

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