Greater DC Cares Board Leadership Program

Are you interested in serving on a nonprofit board of directors? If so, the Board Leadership Program is for you!

Join us on Monday, June 7 and Wednesday, June 9, as a faculty of nonprofit, legal, and business leaders engages participants on models of board governance, the basic moral and legal obligations of directors, financial oversight, and techniques of fundraising.

Register as a Future Board Member, and Greater DC Cares will work with you after the training to match you to a nonprofit board of directors that suits your skills and interests. You will also be able to participate in a free Nonprofit Connection immediately following the training. Dozens of nonprofit representatives will gather to provide information on their organizations and boards, creating the opportunity for you to make a match and start the process of being placed on a nonprofit board.

Service on a nonprofit board is a highly rewarding experience, providing opportunities for you to:

• Strengthen nonprofit oversight
• Serve a mission about which you are passionate
• Strengthen your management skills
• Enhance your understanding of models of governance
• Develop leadership skills in the community

If you currently serve on a nonprofit board but would like to complete the training, please register as a Current Board Member. You will have access to all of the training and receive all the materials.

Tentative agenda

Monday, June 7, 2010 (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.): Board Governance, Legal Obligations

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.): Financial Obligations, Fundraising Techniques, and Nonprofit Connection

Lunch will be provided on the second day.

Location

True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street, NW

Tuition

Future board members: $495; includes training, materials, and matching* to a local nonprofit's board of directors. If you choose this option, you will receive a "matching survey" via email after your registration is complete.

Current board members: $295; includes training and materials

Please register using the ticket options above. Payment is due at the time of registration. Note: Candidates are often able to secure tuition for the Board Leadership Program through their workplace's professional development budget. If you believe this may be the case at your company, please consult your human resources department prior to registering online.

Questions? Please contact Board Leadership Program Coordinator Danny Hosein at dhosein [at] greaterdccares [dot] org

*Participation in the program does not guarantee matching to a nonprofit board. Greater DC Cares will make every reasonable effort to match candidates to a nonprofit board that fits their skills and interests. However, prior to registration, potential candidates should determine that they have the time, commitment, personal network, financial means necessary to support an organization's mission effectively as a director.