[ARDMORE] Ardmore Nonprofit Days of Learning (Session 2)

Welcome to the Ardmore Nonprofit Days of Learning! This effort is made possible through the generous support of the McCrory Foundation, the Noble Foundation, and the Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation. This event is proudly hosted by the Murray State College Event Center, and facilitated by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

Strong Boards, Smart Money: How Do We Build Leadership and Financial Sustainability?, is the second installment of the series, and this session tackles the internal infrastructure that makes or breaks nonprofit sustainability. Designed specifically for nonprofit executive directors, board members, and emerging leaders in the Ardmore region, this workshop demystifies board governance, strengthens leadership capabilities, and builds financial literacy that empowers confident decision-making. Through practical exercises and real-world case discussions, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to transform your board into an engaged governing body, develop future leaders within your organization, and manage your finances strategically, even with limited resources.

By the end of Day 2, participants will be able to:

• Clarify nonprofit board roles and responsibilities and distinguish governance from operations
• Apply best practices for effective governing boards that support strategic oversight and growth
• Engage board members in fundraising, strategic planning, and advocacy through defined roles
• Strengthen leadership capacity through effective communication, decision-making, and succession planning
• Develop and manage realistic budgets aligned with organizational priorities and goals
• Interpret key financial statements to support informed programmatic and operational decisions
• Apply practical strategies to maximize impact while managing limited financial resources