Build strong relationships, trust, and shared identity among new and returning board members so the board can operate as a connected, collaborative governance team grounded in BFF.fm’s culture and values.
Create shared understanding and alignment around BFF.fm’s mission, programs, and emerging 2026 priorities so the board is rooted in a common purpose and strategic direction.
Establish expectations for board leadership, engagement, and partnership with Station Leadership so members know how to contribute their time, talents, and influence in ways that meaningfully support BFF.fm’s success.
Agenda
Between activities each board member will be invited to share a favorite song
Please note that we will use dynamic facilitation and therefore times are estimates and are likely to change
Time (ish)
Activity
10:00
Welcome & Overview
Purpose: Set the tone for the day and name that this is a fresh start.
10:20
Who We Are: Building the Board as a Team
Purpose: Build relationships and team
10:50
BFF.fm: Mission, Programs & Why We Exist
Purpose: Ground everyone in the same story and immerse members in programming
11:20
Break
11:35
Energizer
11:45
Building Working Agreements
Purpose: Co-create agreements that support effective collaboration
12:15
Lunch
1:00
How We Work Together
Purpose: Build team culture, collaboration and accountability
1:20
Roles and Engagement Expectations
Q&A
1:35
Looking Toward 2026
Purpose: Start shaping the 2020 vision and strategy
2:20
Meeting Tactics
Purpose: determine meeting schedule and define elements of quarterly meetings
2:30
Break
2:45
Group Activity
Purpose: activate body and creativity. Continue to get to know your fellow board members
3:00
Fundraising Plan Review & Engagement
Purpose: Understand and identify key ways to engage in the annual and Q1 fundraising plan.
