Growing as a Leader: Board Service from Pilot to Impact at Scale

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be a genuinely useful board member as an organization matures and works to increase its impact? This session explores how the best board members grow alongside the organizations they serve, shifting from hands-on supporters to strategic enablers as the work evolves. You'll leave with a practical framework for supporting scale well at any stage, plus an organizational self-assessment tool you can apply immediately. Whether you are already serving on a board of directors or want to step up your leadership on issues that matter to you, this conversation will build your ability to add value in the boardroom so the organizations you serve can strengthen their impact in the world.

Matt Nash directs the Stanford Graduate School of Business Center for Social Innovation, which educates insightful leaders for social and environmental change. Previously, Matt launched several initiatives at Duke University to support social entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, and board members to strengthen their capacity to achieve impact at scale. He has been advising and training social sector leaders for more than three decades.Nora Dettor is Director of Training and Communications at Spring Impact, a global consultancy dedicated to helping social organizations scale their impact. She leads Spring Impact's training academy, working directly with nonprofit leaders and their boards as they navigate the practical and strategic decisions that come with scaling.