
Heavy Is the Mantle:
Nonprofit Board of Directors Introductory Training
Empowering Purpose-Driven Leadership
This powerful seminar, led by Denisha Tate, equips aspiring and current nonprofit board members with the confidence, clarity, and understanding needed to lead well, without burning out or playing small.
About the Training
Heavy Is the Mantle is a 4-hour seminar designed to educate participants on the responsibilities, risks, and rewards of serving on a nonprofit board of directors.
Whether you're curious about serving or already at the table, this training will help you clarify your role, understand fiscal and legal responsibilities, and determine if board service aligns with your purpose.
The session includes two parts:
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Section One – Overview of board commitments and personal readiness
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Section Two – Steps to becoming an effective board member, including fiduciary responsibility, liability, and protection
This is an interactive, peer-based learning experience for individuals who care deeply about impact and leadership.
Who This Is For:
Aspiring
Board Members
Current Board Members
Looking to Grow
Nonprofit leaders
developing their teams
Organizations Investing
in Volunteer Training
Session Format & Details
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In-person seminar
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Designed for 10–25 participants
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Can be delivered as a single 4-hour session or in two parts
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Weekend and evening options available
Note: Pricing varies by group size and format. Details available upon request.



About Your Facilitator
Denisha Tate-McAlister is a nationally recognized speaker, leadership trainer, and trusted guide for purpose-driven individuals and teams. With over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, she brings both real-world expertise and heart-centered facilitation to every room she enters.
