Sample Agenda Reflecting Strategic Goals

How does the board know if an agenda item is ready for Discussion?

Gavel the meeting to order, and a procession of reports begins

Sample Board of Directors Retreat Agenda

We’ve always done it this way.” It’s a reply to, “How did you design the board agenda?”

The agendas included a dozen reports and updates that ate up valuable time. Discussions were not innovative, inspiring, or visionary. Directors whispered, “This is a waste of our time.”

The purpose of an agenda is to ensure that a meeting is conducted in an orderly manner and that discussions lead to results.

An effective agenda sets clear expectations for what needs to occur before and during a meeting.

Here are some tips for designing an effective agenda for your next meeting, with a sample agenda and template below.

What are the group's agreements about the role of facilitators (make sure you know them if you are new to the group)?

What’s the difference between an unproductive nonprofit board meeting and an effective nonprofit board meeting

It is no secret that some board meetings can run longer than they need to.

Sample Board Meeting Agenda

Sample Agenda