Nonprofit Seminar: Success through Nonprofit Board Governance, Planning and Roles
Boards are fundamental keys to nonprofit success. We will explore fundamental documents, bylaws, how to recruit board members and key roles. A fundamental issue is governance which includes doing strategy planning and fundraising. The board is a big key to the success of your organization. We will also discuss management and staff roles.
Key Topics:
- Mission, Vision, Values, handbooks, articles, bylaws
- Roles of the board- fundraising and other tasks they have responsibility to complete. Roles of staff and management.
- How to recruit board members
- How the board must be utilized to ensure the Nonprofit’s success
- Strategic plan- the process and results
Learning Outcomes
- Process for Strategic Planning
- Executive Director responsibilities and board Approval and Governance process.
- What are the legal and ethical responsibilities of a board
- Business and Strategy Plan - differences and similarities
What People Are Saying About This Class:“Wish I had come earlier in my nonprofit’s development” “Great discussion on what is needed“ “3-step process will help me do the plan”
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Registration Information
Registration Fee: $25.00 Come early to enjoy coffee and snacks!
Veterans: Free admission is available for this class. Click Here for details.
Walk-ins: If space allows, you can register at the door and pay via PayPal or cash.
Be sure to complete registration fully. Print out the ticket and bring it to class as proof of payment or save the confirmation email on your mobile device and bring it with you.
Seating is Limited. This class begins promptly at 10:00am so please arrive by 9:45 to sign in and get seated.
If you have trouble registering, send an email to info@svscore.org
Instructor:
Dr. John Edwards received his PhD in Solid State Physics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. John has 20 years’ experience as a counselor, mentor and lecturer for small businesses owners, both for profit and nonprofit. He has worked with and has helped more than 1000 business owners in all stages of the business cycle—from startup, growth, and turn-around to sale.
John specializes in helping nonprofit businesses and teaches numerous business courses and seminars that emphasize innovation, entrepreneurship and business-planning needs for both profit and nonprofit businesses. He also has more than 25 years’ experience in all aspects of the semiconductor industry
Counseling for Nonprofits:
Silicon Valley SCORE members, with nonprofit experience in Silicon Valley, offer counseling for nonprofits. Counseling sessions can be requested with the following experienced members: Nadera Alam, John Edwards, Gerry Fields, Barbara Haofstein Spiegel, Bob Goedjen, Nev Griffin, Ray Noble, Brian Neth, Jack Maxfield, Karun Shimoga, and Neal Weinstein.