This session will be a detailed, practical look on how to effectively recruit, manage, and fundraise with a Board of Directors, including several case studies from local organizations that will be used for hands-on group discussions. Attendees will learn the lifecycle of a board, how the board should be involved during annual fundraising and campaigns, how to troubleshoot tricky relationships, and overall best practices of board management and fundraising. The session will be a combination of presentation plus breakout group discussions of several real-life case studies.