STRONGER TOGETHER
FDA, Component & Affiliate Leadership Day
Friday, February 19, 2027 | Orlando, Florida
Strong dental organizations start with strong volunteer leaders.
Strong leadership is essential to building successful dental associations. Whether you're a current officer, board member, or preparing to take on a leadership role within your component or affiliate, Stronger Together is designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and connections to lead with confidence.
Hosted by the Florida Dental Association (FDA), this full-day training program focuses on the unique responsibilities and real-world challenges of leading a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization. From effective governance and board management to financial oversight, member engagement, and organizational decision-making, you'll gain practical insights you can put to work in your own component or affiliate.
You'll also connect with fellow dental leaders from across Florida, share experiences, and discover the resources available through the FDA to support your organization's success.
Program Highlights
Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership & Governance
Bob Harris, CAE
Join nationally recognized association governance expert Bob Harris for a practical look at leading successful nonprofit organizations. Topics include:
- Best practices in nonprofit leadership and governance
- Building an effective and engaged board of directors
- Understanding bylaws, policies, and compliance
- Strengthening board and executive leadership relationships
- Running more effective and productive meetings
Making the Most of the Tripartite
Explore how the ADA, FDA, components, and affiliates work together to support organized dentistry. FDA staff and leadership will share valuable resources and guidance on topics including financial management, advocacy, membership, meetings and events, leadership development, and more.
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed specifically for current and incoming volunteer leaders of Florida's dental components and affiliates, including presidents, presidents-elect, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and board members. Component and Affiliate staff may also benefit from this training and are encouraged to attend.
Unlike FDA's LEAD program, which focuses on foundational leadership skills for individual members, Stronger Together addresses the governance, operational responsibilities, and organizational challenges that come with serving in association leadership.
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 19, 2027
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Orlando, Florida
Registration Fee: $175 per person
Hotel Accommodations: A discounted room block is available at the Aloft Orlando Lake Nona for attendees.
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Invest in your leadership, strengthen your organization, and connect with the people who are helping shape the future of organized dentistry in Florida.
Stronger leaders. Stronger components. Stronger together.
