Keynote Speaker, Best Boards Conference 2023
Embracing Risk: Leading Fearlessly to Encourage Innovation and Drive Impact
Our annual, one-day conference is designed to help nonprofit board members and staff work together more effectively. The 2023 conference takes place on the Rice University campus.
The board of directors of a nonprofit organization is responsible for ensuring that its resources are used to achieve the organization's mission. Under "typical" circumstances, it can be difficult to find effective ways to measure impact beyond growth and service data. In this era of constantly shifting political, economic, digital, and geographic landscapes, it can seem nearly impossible. This year's Embracing Risk: Leading Fearlessly to Encourage Innovation and Drive Impact conference extends an invitation to nonprofit leaders, experts, and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches together.
This conference delves into the intricacies of nonprofit governance, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership, ethical decision-making, and accountability. It explores best practices that have proven effective at navigating the complexities of the nonprofit sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights on how to optimize their organizational structure, harness the potential of technology, and engage with stakeholders in impactful ways.
Keynote Speaker: Donna Cole – Founder and CEO, Cole Chemicals and Distributing, Inc.
“Ms. Cole’s fearless message was inspiring. Personal experience and professional advice. Great resources!”
“It was fascinating to hear from Donna. She shared a lot of food for thought when looking at board composition and how people react/can be/can contribute to your efforts. She is a tremendous story teller!”
“The greatest takeaway is in becoming aware of the “Brain” power quadrants that a Board should possess versus an individual’s singular or collective strengths to carry out the mission.”
“Donna was amazing!!!! Discover your strength now! Ask family, friends, and co-workers “is this me?””
“WOW! She was great! Very direct, concise, and informative.”
