A strong partnership between the chief executive and board chair can improve board performance and reduce the stress and isolation inherent in the executive's role.

Join the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and the Meyer Foundation for a half-day meeting to explore this important partnership in the context of Daring to Lead 2011, the Meyer Foundation's recently released national study of more than 3,000 nonprofit executive directors.

Rick Moyers
Vice President for Programs and Communications
Meyer Foundation

Vernetta Walker
Director of Consulting and Senior Governance Consultant
BoardSource

The Meyer Foundation's Rick Moyers will present the study's major findings, including the impact of the recession on executive directors and their organizations, widespread frustration with current nonprofit funding models, and the large percentage of executives who plan to leave their jobs within the next few years.

Following Rick's presentation, BoardSource's Vernetta Walker will set the stage for interactive breakout sessions focused on:

• The role of the executive and the board chair in the executive director's annual performance review
• How to increase board engagement around finances and financial sustainability
• Hallmarks of an effective executive-board chair partnership
• What succession planning really means, and why it's important