Board Bright: NAO's Quarterly Board Roles & Responsibilities Training

About this event

Date

Tuesday, October 5, 2021
3:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m. (PT)

Event Description

Title
Board Bright: NAO's Quarterly Board Roles & Responsibilities Training

Presenter
Jess Hampton, Learning Programs Manager, NAO

In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn about the fundamentals of nonprofit governance and gain an understanding of the board’s role in the management of the organization. This quarterly learning opportunity is designed for emerging and seasoned board members alike, and anyone else looking for a governance refresh! 

Learning objectives:

• Review the roles of the individual and the board as a collective. 
• Outline board responsibilities related to areas such as fundraising and fiscal health. 
• Summarize the rights and limited liability protections afforded to board members.  
• Examine the typical structure of the board, including officer positions and key policies. 
• Discuss board management basics for a well-functioning board. 

Please note that a recording of this webinar will be sent to registrants after the event.

About the Presenter

Jess Hampton, Learning Programs Manager, NAO Jess Hampton is currently the Nonprofit Learning Programs Manager at NAO and a lifelong Oregonian. Jess has worked in the nonprofit sector in different capacities for over 20 years; as a nonprofit volunteer, cooperative finance manager, program and curriculum developer, leadership trainer and facilitator, program evaluator, board member of various nonprofits, nonprofit consultant and project manager. She earned her graduate degree in Nonprofit Management from University of Oregon and strives to provide practical resources and tools that benefit the nonprofit organizations that are so crucial to the heart of our state. In her personal time, Jess enjoys adventuring around Oregon with her family, playing board games and trying to teach their dog, Barbara Anne, new tricks!

Thank You Funders and Supporters

Thank you to the following FUNDERS and SPONSORS who are supporting NAO’s online events and communications during these challenging times. Their support is vital in helping NAO to bring much-needed resources and information to Oregon’s nonprofits – thank you.

Funders: Meyer Memorial Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, The Collins Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, The Kinsman Foundation, First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, The Carpenter Foundation, and Gordon Elwood Foundation
Friend Plus Partner Sponsor: Columbia Bank and Nonstop Wellness
Friend Plus Sponsors: Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, McDonald Jacobs, Bliss Sequoia Insurance & Risk Advisors, CFO Selections and The Standard
Friend Sponsor: Nonprofit Professionals Now, Portland General Electric and Impact Benefits & Retirement

Cost

Free for NAO Members
$50 for Non-Members

A link to access this webinar will be provided in registration confirmation e-mail and e-mail reminder prior to event date.

If you have any questions or trouble registering contact [email protected]. 

Location

Online