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.

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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.