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Midwest Center for Nonproft Leadership to Offer Series on the Basics of Effective Board Service

UMKC’s Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership is offering a four-session introductory board member development program that draws upon the nationally-noted expertise of Dr. David Renz, director of the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC, and nonprofit leaders from across the KC region.

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Midwest Center for Nonproft Leadership to Offer Series on the Basics of Effective Board Service

An estimated 63 million Americans volunteer on a recurring basis. For many, that commitment comes in the form of service on a nonprofit board of directors. 


UMKC's Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership is offering a four-session introductory board member development program that draws upon the nationally-noted expertise of Dr. David Renz, director of the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC. The sessions will include presentations from a diverse group of experienced board leaders from across the Kansas City community. 


The goal of the series is to prepare current and emerging community leaders to serve effectively as members of the governing boards of nonprofit and other public service organizations. All four sessions will meet via Zoom for a one-time registration fee of $75.

Session 1: Boards, Governance, and Public Service Leadership: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Board

Date: January 26, 2021 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

  • Introduction to Nonprofit (and Governmental) Boards
  • Making Sense of the Work of a Governing Board
  • The Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Board Work
  • The Core Responsibilities of Boards 

Session 2: Show Us the Money! The Board’s Role in Fundraising and Development

Date: February 9, 2021 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

  • Overview of Financial Leadership and Accountability
  • Board Roles in Fund Raising and Development
  • The Basics of Philanthropy and Raising Money
  • Insights from the Boardroom 

Session 3: Show Us the Money! The Board’s Role in Using It Wisely

Date: February 23, 2021 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

  • Understanding the Organization as a Financial Creature
  • Financial Leadership and Accountability
  • Making Sense of Financial Reports
  • Insights from the Boardroom 

Session 4: Organizing for Successful Board Work

Date: March 9, 2021 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

  • The Various Ways Boards and Related Structures Are Organized
  • Developing an Effective Board-Staff Partnership
  • What It Takes to be an Effective Board Member
  • The Passion to Serve: Finding the Right Match
  • Insights from the Boardroom 



Midwest Center For Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism and Service

Contact

Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
  (816) 235-5720

More Information

https://bloch.umkc.edu/mcnl_programs/basics-of-effective-board-service-preparing-to-make-a-difference/

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