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Nonprofit Fundamentals Series: Bring Out the Best in Your Board - Tips for Effective Engagement

Thursday, May 05, 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 05, 2022, 12:00 PM
Thursday, May 05, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
VirtualLive/Online
Fee: $25 for MCN members / $45 for nonmembers

Often nonprofits are challenged to engage board members effectively as they move through different stages of organizational development. In this session, participants will explore key board member roles and responsibilities and tips for engaging board members based on the organization’s development stage. If you are new to working with a nonprofit board or looking to join a board, this session is for you.

Event Details

This is a single workshop in the 6-part Nonprofit Fundamentals Series. Use the registration button at the top of this event page to register for only this single session. The other sessions are Trust and Change (June 2), Human Resources Basics (June 9), Elegant Financial Storytelling (June 23), Getting Out of Your Way (July 14), and Storytelling for Nonprofits (July 21). Use the following link to register for the full series for $135 for members and $150 for nonmembers: Register for the full series.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Series is designed to provide a back-to-basics overview of the many management topics essential to nonprofits and re-focuses staff on the core elements of working and managing nonprofit organizations. Each event will have a presentation along with plenty of time for discussion and Q&A on the designated topic. Bring your questions and expertise on the topic! With our cameras and microphones on, we can stay connected, learn, and support one another. 

This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event in the afternoon.

Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.

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Speaker Information

Amanda Ziebell MawandaAmanda Ziebell Mawanda has a background in organizational leadership and development, including change management, strategic planning and board development. She has over a decade of experience working in the nonprofit sector as a consultant and is focused on building common vision, igniting creativity and unleashing energy for positive change. Amanda specializes in Strategic Consulting.


Thanks to our generous series sponsors!

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