The ILSS Board Governance Program

As social impact leaders, your work is a testament to the passion and drive that is the lifeblood of India’s development sector. Our commitment at ILSS is to help you achieve your objectives of a resilient, sustainable organization that can create impact at scale.

Our Board Governance Program aims to guide you in devising a strategy for the creation and recruitment of a strong board that aligns with your unique aspirations. The program’s purpose is to empower SPO Leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to establish or strengthen effective boards in the social sector. This is an online program that takes place over 7 weeks.

The ILSS Board Governance Program

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Program Outcomes

The ILSS Board Governance Program is focused on equipping our SPOs with skills and tools that can be leveraged to set-up and/or brace an effective board. These outcomes primarily focus on your organisation's -

Understand a Board’s Purpose

Create and understand the purpose of a board

Define an Effective Board

Define an effective board and its implications

Explore the Scope

Discuss challenges and opportunities that shape an effective board

Empower Self

Develop a customised action plan for improving your board governance practices that is concrete specific, and achievable

Build Capacity

Identify effective board governance practices and strategies for managing board conflicts

Program Principles

These principles will create a dynamic and hands-on experience, empowering you to contextualize and apply the knowledge gained throughout the program.

Action Oriented

This program emphasizes practical application and empowers participants to take tangible steps towards improving board governance practices.

Expert Faculty

Participants will benefit from the guidance and expertise of experienced faculty members who bring deep knowledge and insights on board governance in the social sector.

Continuous Learning

Fostering a culture of ongoing development and knowledge acquisition for three transformative months, to ensure sustained growth and adaptability in board governance practices.

Individual Synthesis

Space and dedicated time to synthesize their own learnings, concepts and opportunities to tailor one’s understanding to

Who is the Program for?

Our program is for SPO leaders who are committed to –

Setting up an effective board for the organisation

Strengthening the existing board

Joining a community of SPO leaders who focus on board as a strategic lever to further impact

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Application Process

Step 1: Application Form: Register and Submit the application on the ILSS Website
Step 2: Virtual Interview: Selected applicants shall be invited for an online interview round
Step 3: Offer Letter: An offer letter shall be emailed post selection
Step 4: Program Fee Payment

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