If you are a new, current, or prospective board member for a nonprofit organization, The Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois encourages you to attend their Board Bootcamp, a now quarterly offering that is designed to help create effective boards.
The first session of the year is on February 23rd from 4 to 5 p.m. and will take place over Zoom. The focus will be on recruiting new board members. Here are the other topics that will be covered throughtout the year:
- April 27, 12 to 1 p.m – Board officer roles breakout session (in person)
- September 27th, 4 to 5 p.m. – What’s the board’s role in fundraising? (in person)
- November 15th, 12 to 1 p.m. – Be a pro at reading and understanding your nonprofit’s financial statements! (by Zoom)
Session are free to attend, and will feature panelists Carrie Eisenmenger – Board Chair, United Way of Champaign County, Tony Kirkman – Executive Director, Piatt County Mental Health Center, and Trina Wright-Dixon – Past Board Chair, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.
Register to receive the Zoom link here.
Top image from Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Facebook page.