Learn. Connect. Strengthen our community.
Join us for practical trainings and welcoming networking sessions designed for nonprofit board members, staff, donors, and community partners in the greater La Crosse area.
- Action-oriented learning
Walk away with tools, templates, and next steps you can use right away. - Peer connections
Meet leaders facing similar challenges and swap tips that work locally. - Local expertise
Sessions are rooted in our region’s context, resources, and opportunities.
Who should attend?
Nonprofit board members, executive leaders and staff, emerging leaders, donors & fund advisors, and community partners.
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Accessibility & accommodations: We’re happy to help. If you need ASL interpretation, materials in advance, or other supports, email lauren@lacrosseareafoundation.org.
Cost: All sessions are free or sliding-scale thanks to LACF’s generous donors and strategic direction.
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance Training
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance
We partner with Propel Nonprofits of the Twin Cities to bring their “Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance” workshop to La Crosse. This workshop is offered regularly through their website for $85, and we are proud to offer it to La Crosse area community members free of charge.
Next Upcoming Session Dates
January 29, 2026 @ 9:00am – noon (Virtual)
To register: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance Training Registration
What to expect from the workshop
After completing the “Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance” workshop, you will participate in board meetings and other engagements with more confidence and more knowledge about your role. You will learn typical board responsibilities and explore the nuances of board authority and relationships. Participants take home Propel’s Nonprofit Board Governance workbook, which includes the Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations.
Who should sign up?
While this training is open to all, it is designed for those new to serving on a board or those who are contemplating joining a board.