Board Intensive
Creating Board Partnerships That Elevate Your Impact
Whether you’re new to working with a board, an experienced executive aiming to deepen your partnership, or still navigating persistent challenges, you’re not alone. For many senior leaders, the boardroom—while full of potential—can also be one of the most complex spaces to manage.
This 2-day intensive workshop is designed for CMO executives who want to strengthen an existing board partnership, confidently step into board engagement for the first time, or address ongoing challenges that have been creating barriers in progress. You’ll learn how to set boundaries that prevent micromanagement without alienating trustees, explore healthy governance structures, discuss and problem-solve around board dynamics, and navigate uncomfortable conversations with confidence and cultural competence. Most importantly, you’ll connect with other leaders who understand the unique pressures you face and leave with strategies to lead authentically while building the kind of board relationships that advance both your leadership and your organization’s mission.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this intensive, participants will be able to:
Lead with authenticity while managing the unique pressures faced by CMO executives when reporting to boards
Implement relationship stewardship practices for prospective, current, and former board members
Establish clear governance boundaries that prevent micromanagement while maintaining board engagement
Build authentic, trust-based relationships with board members across cultural and professional differences
Design board recruitment strategies that attract committed, mission-aligned trustees
Navigate challenging board dynamics with confidence and cultural competence
Create board development systems that sustain healthy governance long-term
Prepare boards to become effective ambassadors and fundraising partners through proper role definition and relationship building
Audience: Senior Charter Network Executives (CEOs, Executive Directors, Chief Academic Officers, Chief Schools Officers, Heads of Schools, etc.)
Investment: $7,000 all-inclusive
The Experience
Join us October 17–19th, 2025 at the beautiful Lone Rock Retreat Center for an immersive, all-inclusive weekend designed to transform how you work with your board.
Your $7,000 all-inclusive investment covers:
Two full days of training & facilitation with experienced CEOs and former charter board members
All transportation, lodging, and meals during the Intensive — including a welcome dinner, social events, daily breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
Workshop materials & resources you can take back to your organization
Networking & relationship-building with other senior CMO leaders who understand your challenges
Full access to the retreat center’s amenities—including gym, yoga studio, sauna, hiking trails, stargazing, and more—for a true opportunity to reset.
The only cost not included is your flight to/from Denver International Airport.
Over the weekend, you’ll learn how to:
Set boundaries that prevent micromanagement without alienating trustees
Recruit and activate mission-aligned board members
Navigate challenging board dynamics with confidence
Strengthen your board’s role in philanthropy and fundraising
Lead authentically across cultural and professional differences
Payment Process:
Upon registration, you will receive an invoice for a $1,000 deposit to secure your spot. The remaining $6,000 balance will be invoiced and is due by October 15th, 2025.
Special Offer for Current or Alumni Fellows:
As a valued member of our fellowship community, you may register without paying the deposit. Your full balance will be invoiced and is due by October 30th, 2025.
Seats are intentionally limited to keep this experience intimate and high-impact. Once we reach capacity, registration will close and interested participants will move to a wait list.