SCORE The Art of Nonprofit Delegation

Event description

For many nonprofit leaders, letting go of day-to-day tasks can feel uncomfortable, even when it’s necessary.

Whether your team is made up of staff, volunteers, or a mix of both, mastering the art of delegation is essential for reducing burnout, strengthening your organization, and focusing on the work that truly requires your leadership.

In this engaging and practical session, nonprofit consultant Cheryl Smith will guide Executive Directors through proven strategies for delegating with confidence. Participants will learn how to decide what to delegate, assign responsibilities to the right people, and set expectations in a way that builds trust and maintains quality. The result: a stronger team, more time for strategic priorities, and less stress for you.

Participants Will Learn How To:

• Understand the personal and organizational benefits of healthy delegation
• Identify which tasks to keep and which to hand off using a simple decision-making framework
• Match responsibilities to staff or volunteers based on skills, capacity, and motivation
• Provide clear instructions, timelines, and accountability without micromanaging
• Use practical scripts to make delegation feel supportive rather than burdensome
• Overcome guilt and the fear of losing control when handing off work
• Build a culture where delegation is seen as an opportunity for growth, not a chore

Our Presenter, Cheryl Smith

Cheryl Smith is an American grant-writer, nonprofit trainer, and consultant. She has been in the nonprofit industry for over 25 years, and as the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, Cheryl helps over 3,000 nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl is also the author of the book, “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit.” She is a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE chapters across the U.S., as well as a guest speaker for many public, private, and Faith-Based Organizations. Broadly, Cheryl’s specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, and helping them to reach their highest and best potential.