Introductory Workshop for Nonprofit Board Members (January 28)

The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence is offering an introductory workshop for individuals interested in or new to nonprofit board service. The workshop will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Community Foundation's offices (Suite 110, 7501 Boulders View Drive, Richmond, VA 23225). The workshop facilitator is Katie Campbell.

Building Blocks for Nonprofit Board Members - An Introduction is a three hour workshop which focuses on the following topics:

• Introduction to Nonprofits
• Nonprofit Governance
• Top Ten Board Responsibilities (Determine Mission and Purpose, Build Foundation, Relationship with the Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity, Ensure Fiscal Responsibility, Assure Quality, Recruit and Assess Board, Serve as Community Ambassadors, Build Organizational Capacity)
• What Should I Expect
• Getting Started

The intended workshop audience is - individuals who have never served on a nonprofit Board, are considering joining a nonprofit Board, or recently became a Board member for the first time.

Workshop participants will also be eligible to participate in BoardLink which facilitates matches individuals with board/committee positions in local nonprofits.

The cost for attending this workshop is $25/individual and includes light refreshments and all materials. Please make checks payable to the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence or register online at www.pnerichmond.org.

Places are limited, so register early! Please note the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence is unable to offer a refund unless the workshop is canceled. If you are unable to attend the workshop, someone from your organization is welcome to take your seat.

Please contact Marium Ahmad-Kazmi via email mahmad-kazmi@pnerichmond.org or via phone (804) 330-7400 ext 108, or visit the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence’s website, www.pnerichmond.org for additional information.