What an incredible week of learning, leadership and connection at the NeighborWorks® Training Institute. From exploring Florida’s community development evolution to strengthening boards and measuring community impact, the week was full of ideas and inspiration to take home. More than 1,500 participants promised to carry the waves of leadership forward by bringing what they learned back to their communities.The event ntributed over $5.5 million to the Miami Beach area.

Catch up on the highlights!:

Good boards lead to impactful organizations. That’s the reason behind the training that NeighborWorks® America provides to board members and organizational leaders alike. All sides were represented this week during the Board Governance Exchange, a daylong convening so that board members and organizational leaders could talk about lessons learned and practical advice for effective board service. 

Strong governance does not stay in the boardroom. It shows up in communities. 

Across the NeighborWorks network, board leaders are using what they learn through the NeighborWorks America Excellence in Governance Academy to strengthen their organizations and deliver more effective, community focused outcomes. 

For Elena Lininger and Catherine Kim, the connection between governance and impact is clear. 

Building stronger boards to build stronger communities 

Board service often begins with purpose. But purpose alone is not enough to lead effectively.

For many leaders across the NeighborWorks® network, governance starts with a desire to serve and evolves into something more intentional, more strategic and more impactful. That shift is at the center of the NeighborWorks America Excellence in Governance Academy, a board leadership and governance certification program designed specifically for community development nonprofits.