Governance Webinar Series
Thursdays, January 8 thru January 29
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST (January 22 time change 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm) 

In partnership with LeadingAge Virginia and LeadingAge Ohio

About the Series

Strong governance is the foundation of a thriving organization. This webinar series helps boards and leadership teams work together to advance your mission, ensure sustainability, and keep quality care at the center of everything you do.

Across the series, you’ll learn how to:
•  Recruit and onboard board members with the right skills and perspectives
•  Inspire deeper board engagement in philanthropy and resource development
•  Have proactive, strategic conversations about affiliation
•  Understand the legal implications of AI in aging services

Designed for boards and leadership teams, this series equips your organization to thrive today and, in the years, ahead.

January 8: Recruiting for Mission, Onboarding for Impact
Effective boards start with intentional recruitment and onboarding. In this panel discussion, experienced leaders share practical strategies for attracting board members who bring the right skills, perspectives, and passion—and for onboarding them so they can contribute meaningfully from day one.

You’ll learn how to:
•  Align recruitment and onboarding with your mission, values, and strategy
•  Build a diverse, effective, and mission-driven board
•  Equip new members to engage confidently and add value immediately
•  Strengthen collaboration between board and staff for a high-performing team

Presenters:
Josh Lyons, President & CEO, Sunnyside Communities
Heather Turbyne-Pollard, CEO, Circle Center Adult Day Services
Jeannie Shiley, President & CEO, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury

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January 15: Inspiring Why: Engaging Boards in Meaningful Philanthropy
When board members understand the “why” behind philanthropy, their engagement becomes meaningful and mission-driven. This session offers practical strategies to help your board connect giving and fundraising to your organization’s purpose, champion generosity, and strengthen sustainability.

You’ll learn how to:
•  Link philanthropy to mission so board members see the impact of their engagement
•  Inspire authentic board participation in fundraising and resource development
•  Build or refine a culture of philanthropy aligned with your values and goals
•  Overcome common barriers to board involvement
•  Foster shared purpose between board and staff leaders

Presenters:
Joe Hackman, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Marta Hill Gray, President, Culpeper Garden
Gayle Haglund, Founder, GHH Philanthropy Solutions
Betsy Archer, Executive Director, PositiveAge, a LeadingAge Virginia Foundation

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January 22: Ready by Choice, Not by Chance: Strategic Affiliation Planning
Time Change for this session only: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
Affiliation discussions can be complex, but approaching them proactively strengthens governance and positions your organization for the future. This session provides practical tools to help boards and leadership teams evaluate readiness, ask the right questions, and align decisions with mission and values.

You’ll learn how to:
•  Approach affiliation as a strategic, mission-driven conversation
•  Assess readiness for opportunities or challenges
•  Identify key questions and indicators for thoughtful planning
•  Clarify board and leadership roles in affiliation discussions
•  Make informed, transparent decisions grounded in your organization’s values

Presenters:
Aaron Rulnick, Managing Principal, Head of Investment, HJ Sims
Tom Bowden, Senior Vice President, HJ Sims
Kevin Schwab, President & CEO, Givens Communities
Cherie Grisso, Vice President Financial Operations, Givens Communities

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January 29: Governing in the Age of AI: Legal Considerations for Aging Services
Artificial intelligence offers exciting opportunities for aging services, but it also raises legal, ethical, and operational questions.
This session helps boards and leadership teams understand the evolving landscape of AI, including privacy, bias, and accountability, so your organization can adopt technology responsibly and in alignment with your mission.

You’ll learn how to:
•  Navigate key legal and ethical considerations in AI use
•  Ask the right questions as AI tools are introduced
•  Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, data, and bias
•  Clarify board and leadership roles in overseeing AI adoption
•  Apply strategies to ensure AI supports both innovation and mission

Presenters:
John Mumford, Partner, Hancock Daniel
Nathan Mortier, Attorney, Sands Anderson
Dusanka Delovska-Trajkova, CHCIO, CDH-E, Chief Information Officer, Ingleside

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Series Registration Information
LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island Members: $150

•  This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 4 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—approval #20270107-4-A117237-DL.
•  1 NAB credit will be awarded per full session attended.
•  Registration is a commitment to pay in full.

Questions? Contact 203-678-4477 or [email protected].