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NACHC’s Board Chair Leadership Program is designed for new health center boards chairs or those about to step into the board chair role at a health center.

This five-part virtual program will address the role of the board chair, the board chair-CEO partnership, board meeting facilitation, navigating conflict, board chair succession planning, and more. The Board Chair Leadership Program is designed to provide interactive and action-oriented learning experience through engagement with experienced board chairs, fellow participants, and subject matter experts. Participants will engage in small group discussions and consider various case studies as part of this program.

Registration is limited to 36 participants to ensure a small cohort-based approach. Participants that attend each of the five sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion after the program.

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Dates:

  • January 23, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
  • February 6, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
  • February 20, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
  • March 5, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
  • March 19, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET

Application and Registration Process (Early Bird/Regular):

Registration for the Board Chair Leadership Program is a two-part process: 

  1. APPLY: Click here and complete the online form. Applications will be reviewed by program staff. You will be notified by trainings@nachc.org or Hafsa Miskin (Manager, Governance Education, hmiskin@nachc.org) of the status of your application within approximately one week of submission.  
  • Once notified of acceptance to the Board Chair Leadership Program, you will be provided with a link to complete your registration and payment for the course. If payment is not made within 10 days of notification, or prior to the registration closing date of January 16, 2024 (whichever comes first), your place in the course will be released to another applicant.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the course is full (approximately 36 participants) or until the program starts. A waiting list will be developed once the course has reached capacity. Wait listed applicants will be given priority to fill a cancellation spot. Please note that given the limited capacity in this program, we can only accept up to two participants per health center that meet the qualifications until the program reaches capacity.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to: 

  • Identify goals for their term as board chair. 
  • Apply strategies related to effective board meeting agendas and board meeting facilitation. 
  • Discuss techniques to enhance board governance and navigate group dynamics.

Faculty:

  • M. Scott Alarcón, Governance Consultant.
  • Emily Heard, Director, Health Center Governance Training, NACHC. 
  • Deborah Morrison, Health Center Board Chair. 
  • Steven Sera, Immediate Past Health Center Board Chair. 
  • Others to be announced soon. 

Registration Rates:

  • Participation is limited given the cohort-style design of the program. 
  • Early bird rate is $375 (before January 9, 2024) and regular rate is $475.

Course level and any prerequisites  

Participants must either be a new board chair or a board chair-elect (or equivalent). An understanding of health center board roles is required.  

This program was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.   

The 2023 – 2024 NACHC CEO Leadership Institute (CEOI) is a six-month training program for CEOs of health centers to learn with and from peers, and hone health center-specific leadership skills. The institute includes expert-led courses, practice-based case studies, mentorship from experienced FQHC CEOs, peer networking, and personal assessment to build self-knowledge.

The program kicks off with a two-day workshop on October 22-23, 2023, ahead of NACHC’s FOM/IT Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. It continues with monthly webinars and group meetings and concludes with a closing workshop in Atlanta on April 19, 2024. Take advantage of this opportunity for peer networking and competencies development.

The CEO Institute will…

  • Examine the fiduciary role of the CEO and gain an understanding of key health center financial measures.
  • Identify and utilize key strategies to ensure a productive CEO/board working relationship.
  • Explore strategic, data-driven decision-making strategies.

Click here to view the CEOI Curriculum-At-A-Glance.

Pricing

Early bird registration: $1,400 (if registration is received by October 4, 2023)

Standard registration: $1,600 (if registration received after October 4, 2023)

Registration fees cover registration for the two in-person meetings, breakfast and lunch at the in-person meetings, and registration for all virtual sessions.

Registration fees do not cover the cost of travel, hotel accommodations, or the registration for other NACHC conferences like FOM/IT.

Who Should Attend?

While CEOI is best for people in the role of CEO or at a health center for less than three years, all health center CEOs (or equivalents) are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

In-Person Kick-Off:

October 22-23, 2023

Las Vegas, Nevada

The CEOI kick-offs with a two-day workshop at the Paris Las Vegas. NACHC’s FOM/IT Conference and Expo directly follows the kick-off on October 24 and 25 in the same hotel. CEOI participants are also encouraged to register for and participate in FOM/IT. Click here to learn more about the Paris Las Vegas and FOM/IT.  

Monthly Webinars:

CEOI will host interactive webinars monthly between November 2023 and April 2024. The exact dates and topics are posted on the CEOI Curriculum-At-A-Glance

Ongoing Mentor Group Case Study Development

Each participant will be assigned to a mentor group facilitated by an experienced CEO. This mentor group will work on a case study together throughout the institute. Mentor groups usually about once per month on a date and time of their choosing.

Online Community Engagement: 

CEOI participants will have access to an online community where participants can exchange knowledge, resources, and ask questions only other CEOs can answer! Program related resources and tools will also be housed in the online community.

In-Person Wrap-Up:

April 19, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

How To Apply

This learning collaborative involves a two-part selection process: 1) application and selection, 2) registration.

  • APPLY: Apply by filling out this form. NACHC staff will review your application and notify you of acceptance within one week of submission. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the course is full (approximately 60 participants) or until registration closes on October 16. A waiting list will be developed once the course has reached capacity. Wait listed applicants will be given priority to fill a cancellation spot.
  • Upon notice of acceptance, you will be provided with a link to complete your registration and payment for the course. If payment is not made within 10 days of notification, or prior to the registration closing date of October 16, 2023 (whichever comes first), your place in the course may be released to another participant.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the course is full (approximately 60 participants) or until registration closes on October 16. A waiting list will be developed once the course has reached capacity. Wait listed applicants will be given priority to fill a cancellation spot.

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