Free Workshop: Building Blocks for Non-Profit Board Members

Thursday, April 28, 2011
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
National College, 1515 Country Club Road, Harrisonburg

Serving on a non-profit board of directors is a rewarding experience and can offer many
opportunities for you to give back to your community. If you are considering joining a board and would like to dedicate your time and talent to help a non-profit agency grow, sign up for this free workshop!

The workshop is sponsored by The Community Foundation, United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.

During the workshop:

Presenter Katie Campbell of the Virginia Network of Non-Profit Organizations will help individuals:

•  Understand key characteristics of nonprofit organizations;
•  Know the top ten responsibilities of Board members;
•  Gain a sense of what makes a successful Board;
•  Reflect on their decision to serve on a nonprofit Board as a form of volunteering; and
•  Learn where and how they can get more information and become involved

About the Presenter:

Katie Campbell has worked in the field of nonprofit and volunteer management for over 30 years as practitioner, author, trainer and leader.  Currently working as an independent consultant, she assists public and private nonprofit organizations in accomplishing their mission through effective and efficient management of people and resources.  From 2004 to 2006, Katie helped establish VANNO, the Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations.  She has assisted many small and mid-sized nonprofits with board development and strategic planning, and has also served as a board member herself for local, statewide and national organizations.

Registration:

There are only 25 spaces available so sign up today! Preference is given to individuals with no prior board experience. Registration is free and includes lunch.

To register, click here.