The Board Series
Strengthen your board leadership. Amplify your results.
Given the challenges facing nonprofits today, engaged leadership matters more than ever. That’s why Foellinger Foundation is offering The Board Series™—a three-part workshop experience designed to equip board and staff leaders with the tools and clarity they need to govern with confidence and purpose.
This spring, we’re inviting one staff member and one board member from our grantee partner organizations to join us for an interactive and highly practical learning series, led by Aly Sterling Philanthropy, a nationally recognized consulting firm that specializes in board governance and fundraising.
This event is by invitation only. Invitations coming soon!
Event Details
Dates: April 8, 15 & 22, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for connection time and breakfast
Location: Foellinger Foundation
520 East Berry Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Session 1: Wednesday, April 8
The Purpose of the Board and Board Member
Session 2: Wednesday, April 15
Connecting Board Members to Mission, Fundraising, and Impact
Session 3: Wednesday, April 22
Leadership and Sustainable Board Governance
Who Should Attend: One staff leader and one board member from each invited organization. We recommend the Executive Director / CEO and the board chair.
Participants must be able to attend all three sessions
Added Benefit: Each team will receive a personalized, post-workshop coaching session with one of the workshop advisors
What you’ll gain
The Board Series is built to support nonprofit leaders who want to deepen their understanding of effective board governance. Together, you’ll explore:
The purpose, roles, and responsibilities of nonprofit boards and board members.
A new framework for board recruitment, orientation, evaluation, policies, and procedures.
Strategies for sustainable leadership, engagement, and governance
You’ll also receive access to tools, templates, and a follow-up coaching session to support real-time implementation in your organization.
Why It Matters
Engaged leadership and focused fundraising don’t happen by accident. Instead, these are the results of a shared understanding of purpose, accountability, and mission alignment. The Board Series helps nonprofit leaders step into that shared space with confidence and clarity.
Let’s invest in leadership, together.
Let’s champion opportunity.
About Aly Sterling Philanthropy
Aly Sterling Philanthropy is a trusted national consulting firm that partners with nonprofit organizations to build engaged boards, inspired donors, and strong leadership. With deep expertise in board governance, strategic planning, and fundraising, their team brings a thoughtful, practical approach to organizational growth.
Known for their collaborative style, the Aly Sterling Philanthropy team works alongside nonprofit leaders to develop customized solutions that generate long-term impact. Aly Sterling Philanthropy believes in the power of mission-driven work—and helps organizations thrive by aligning people, purpose, and performance.
Have a Question?
Contact Andrew Busch, Grants Administrator at Andrew@foellinger.org.
Andrew Busch
Grants Administrator