Introduction to Board Service

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University is the nation’s leading applied research center on philanthropy. We provide competency-based professional development, research and evaluation services, and resources and tools to transform communities for the public good.

Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU

Foundational learning to help you serve effectively on a board

Board service can be an immensely satisfying undertaking. While passion and commitment often lead people to serve on nonprofit boards, having the technical skills to be effective is critical to helping an organization succeed.This three-hour session is designed for people interested in board service or those looking to strengthen and refresh their knowledge and skills, as well as to help executive directors more effectively work with their boards.Following the session, participants will be able to:<ul><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the core functions, legal, and other responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors.</li><li>Understand board governance and how boards are structured.</li><li>Identify common challenges and related strategies facing nonprofit boards.</li></ul>

Individual Price: $199Group Price: $159 per person (3 or more)GVSU Students/Staff/Faculty: $25Register by: January 15

<h3>INSTRUCTOR</h3>Mandy Sharp Eizinger, M.S., is a program manager at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy. In this role, she supports sector-wide learning and professional development programs. Mandy brings training in Gallup Strengths Coaching and a people-centered approach to developing individuals and programs to make meaningful and measurable impact.<a href="https://johnsoncenter.org/team/mandy-sharp-eizinger/" title="https://johnsoncenter.org/team/mandy-sharp-eizinger/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Learn more about Mandy.</a>

Who should attend this course?This workshop is designed for people interested in board service or those looking to strengthen and refresh their knowledge and skills, as well as to help executive directors more effectively work with their boards.Questions about this event or your registration?Please call us at 616-331-7585 or email jcp@gvsu.edu.

Introduction to Board Service

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