Engaging and Retaining Board Members

Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Is your board a hot mess? Or a great team working together like clockwork? Somewhere in between? Your board isn’t just another task on your to-do list. With the right guidance and a clear path forward, they can become one of your greatest assets—energized, aligned, and ready to lead alongside you. Join BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton to discuss how you can make your board stronger, more engaged, and more aligned with your mission.

BoardStrong is a nonprofit organization that works nationwide to advance the nonprofit sector and the impact of the work nonprofits do by supporting the achievement of the highest standards of board leadership, governance and oversight. Barbara Paxton has more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and has broad experience in board leadership, board development and governance, fundraising and finance. Barbara is a widely sought-after speaker and presenter and has worked with nonprofit organizations in multiple states. Barbara earned a B.A. at Wellesley College and a Master of International Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.