The Board Engagement
Accelerator
Stop wishing your board would do more. Start creating the conditions that help them do it.
You don't need a broken board to build a better one.
Maybe you have good people around the table — but you're not tapping into everything they have to offer. Or maybe you're tired of being the one constantly pushing, reminding, and carrying the responsibility for keeping your board engaged.
The Board Engagement Accelerator gives you the framework, practical tools, and ongoing coaching to build a stronger, more engaged board. For life.
Good People + A Great Mission Aren't Always Enough
Most board members care about the mission and want their service to matter.
And yet, the same people do all the work. Commitments don't always translate into action. Meetings become more about reports than meaningful discussion. And the Executive Director ends up carrying too much of the responsibility for engagement.
So instead of asking:
“Why won't my board do more?”
Try asking:
“Have we created the conditions that make engagement possible?”
That's where the Board Engagement Accelerator begins.
Board Engagement Isn't Something You Demand.
It's something you create the conditions for.
The Accelerator is built the Gray Breakthroughs 4C Framework for Board Engagement:
Clarity
Do board members understand what's expected of them?
Connection
Do they feel meaningfully connected to the mission, the organization, and one another?
Communication
Does your communication create understanding, alignment, and action?
Consistency
Are the practices that support engagement reinforced over time?
The Accelerator helps you move from understanding what needs to change to knowing how to change it.
Inside the Board Engagement Accelerator
Six practical, self-paced modules help you strengthen the way you engage and lead your board:
Module 1:
Clarity (Part 1)
Define engagement and establish clear expectations.
Module 2:
Clarity (Part 2)
Make sure your structures and culture support the board you need.
Module 3:
Connection
Turn obligation into commitment by strengthening connection to the mission.
Module 4:
Communication
Help your board understand what matters and where their input is needed.
Module 5:
Consistency
Build an intentional rhythm for engagement beyond the board meeting.
Module 6:
Action
Turn expectations into commitments — and commitments into action.
You Won't Have to Figure It Out Alone.
One Full Year of Weekly Board Engagement Coaching with Dr. Carrie Gray
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 11 AM ET
You bring the real board situations you're navigating — the difficult conversations, lack of follow-through, fundraising challenges, committee questions, or anything else you're trying to figure out - and Dr. Gray brings her 30+ years of expertise.
Bring it. Let's talk about it.
These aren't just course Q&A sessions. They're an opportunity to apply what you're learning to the actual people sitting around your board table.
And you'll have that access for one full year.
Learn It Now. Use It for Years to Come.
Your enrollment includes:
✓ All six Board Engagement Accelerator modules
✓ Practical tools, templates, checklists, and resources
✓ One full year of weekly Board Engagement Coaching with Dr. Carrie Gray
✓ Lifetime access to the complete course, future updates, and new or updated toolkit resources
This isn't a course you complete and forget.
It's a resource you can return to as your board evolves.
Is The Accelerator Right For You?
The Board Engagement Accelerator is for leaders who:
✓ Have good people around the table — but want greater engagement
✓ Are carrying too much responsibility for keeping their board engaged
✓ Are tired of one-off tactics that don't create lasting change
✓ Want practical tools and access to support as they navigate real board challenges
You don't need to have a dysfunctional board. You simply need to believe there's an opportunity to make yours stronger.
What Participants Are Saying
Z.B.
Nonprofit Executive
"I highly recommend this course to all nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors, whether you are an experienced leader or just starting out.
S.E.
Nonprofit Executive
"I appreciate the structure from the Board Engagement Accelerator because it has helped me be more intentional about what I am asking for and how I am tracking progress."
M.Y.
Nonprofit Executive
“The Accelerator offered the perfect space to explore creative, practical ways to invigorate my own work.”
Your Investment
Board Engagement Accelerator
Six-Module Self-Paced Course
Practical Tools & Resources
Lifetime Course Access + Future Updates
One Full Year of Weekly Board Engagement Coaching
$1,295
Start when you're ready and work through the Accelerator at your own pace.
Questions? I've Got Answers.
Is the Board Engagement Accelerator live or self-paced?
The six Accelerator modules are self-paced, so you can work through the content on your schedule. Your enrollment also includes one year of live weekly Board Engagement Coaching.
When are the weekly coaching sessions?
Board Engagement Coaching is held every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Bring your questions, challenges, and real-world board situations.
What if I can't attend the weekly coaching every Wednesday?
You don't need to. Join when you have a question, are navigating a challenge, or simply want to learn from the situations other nonprofit leaders are bringing.
How long will I have access to the course?
For life. You'll also receive future course updates and new or updated toolkit resources.
What kinds of resources are included?
Practical tools, templates, checklists, and resources designed to help you put what you're learning into practice — without starting from scratch.
Is this only for organizations with struggling boards?
Absolutely not. Some of the leaders who will benefit most already have good boards — they simply know there's more potential around the table.
You don't need a broken board to build a better one.
Can I take the Accelerator if I'm a Board Chair or board member rather than an Executive Director?
Absolutely. Board Chairs and board members can benefit from the same framework, tools, and strategies. The Accelerator can be especially valuable for Board Chairs who want to strengthen their partnership with organizational leadership and create greater engagement among fellow board members.
How is this different from other board governance courses?
This isn't simply board governance theory. You'll get a framework for understanding engagement, practical tools for strengthening it, and — importantly — one full year of weekly coaching to help you navigate real-world board challenges.
What is the value of the weekly coaching?
For perspective, one year of weekly individual coaching with me would represent approximately $18,400. Even significantly adjusted to reflect a group environment, the equivalent value would be approximately $12,000.
Your $1,295 enrollment includes that year of weekly group coaching access — plus the complete Accelerator, practical tools, lifetime access, and future updates.
Ready to Build a More Engaged Board?
Create greater clarity.
Rebuild connection.
Communicate differently.
Create consistency.
Build accountability.
You don't need a broken board to build a better one.
