Date
Thursday, April 27, 2023
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Event Description
Title
Board Workshop - La Grande
Presenters
Jim White, Executive Director, Nonprofit Association of Oregon
Grady Goodall, Board of Directors - President, Nonprofit Association of Oregon
Effective Board Management – Meaningful board service involves more than just attending meetings; a truly engaged board is one whose understanding of their individual and collective roles matches their passion for and dedication to your mission.
Attendees will learn:
- Roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of the individual and the board as a collective
- The typical structure of a nonprofit board, including officer positions and key policies
- How to incorporate tools for effective collaboration between Board Chair and Executive Director
- Strategies for developing and using a board workplan, including the use of committees to accomplish board work
- Techniques for running effective board and committee meetings
- What to do before you begin: board notebooks, job descriptions, and more
- Prospecting, recruiting and orienting new board members
- Tips for better retention
About the Presenters
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Jim White, Executive Director, Nonprofit Association of Oregon Jim White joined the Nonprofit Association of Oregon as the Executive Director in October 2012. He is deeply committed to the social change through private action and has worked in the nonprofit sector both domestically and internationally for more than 25 years. Jim has a passion for affecting systemic change in the way that the public, private and nonprofit sectors work together to support and strengthen our communities and civil society. He believes that one of the purest democratic values is having private individuals identify needs and solutions, and lead change in their communities for the greater good. Through NAO, Jim is proud to help build the capacity, leadership and voice of Oregon’s vibrant nonprofit sector. Before joining NAO, Jim worked for Mercy Corps both overseas and in Oregon. He has also worked for the International Organization for Migration and the American Red Cross. He has a M.A. in Eurasian Studies from Indiana University and a B.S. in Engineering Technology from Temple University. |
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Grady Goodall, Board of Directors - President, Nonprofit Association of Oregon Grady Goodall serves as Director of Development for OSU's College of Liberal Arts where he leads the college's fundraising, engagement, and alumni programs. In addition to his work in fundraising, Grady is an attorney who has worked exclusively in the Oregon education and nonprofit sectors. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Oregon Nonprofit Organizations Law Section and a former member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Nonprofit Stewardship, the Lane Arts Council Board of Directors, and the Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council. He is a frequent presenter on philanthropy and nonprofit management topics. |
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Thank You Sponsors
The Ford Family Foundation, Murdock Charitable Trust, Roundhouse Foundation
Cost
No cost to participate, but registration is required.
If you have any questions or trouble registering, contact [email protected].
Location
404 12th Ave
La Grande, 97850