January 2026

BFF.fm Board Retreat

Saturday, January 24th, 10am-4pm

180 Capp street

Facilitated by AddieRose Mayer

Board Retreat Objectives:

• 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.
3:40	Key Takeaways and Next Steps
3:50	Closing Activity
4:00	End