Get On Board
"Get On Board not only prepared me for my current position on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Association of Blind Athletes, it actually brought us together. I have implemented many of the ideas and programs based on the learnings from the Get On Board program. I am thankful for what Get On Board did for me and the door it opened for me to serve our community."
Ray Lubesky
Papa John's International, Inc.
Director - R&D
Get On Board is one of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence’s (CNPE) flagship programs. This four-session seminar series is focused on broadening age, gender, and racial diversity on local nonprofit boards. Get On Board fulfills community needs in two ways. First, it engages and equips current and next generation leaders with the knowledge they need to provide strong leadership to nonprofit boards. Second, Get On Board offers local nonprofits an opportunity to connect with leaders who want to share their passion and talent.
Program participants gain an understanding of community organizations, how to strengthen public trust, and critical information about the responsibilities of board members. The learning experience is designed to meet the needs of adult learners, featuring real-world case studies, subject matter expert speakers, and opportunities for discussion and hands-on problem solving. In addition, participants are also connected with local nonprofits that are seeking new leaders through roundtable discussions.
The series is supported by a cadre of local leadership organizations including, the Better Business Bureau, Fund for the Arts, Junior League of Louisville, Leadership Louisville, Legal Aid Society, Louisville Urban League, and Metro United Way.
The 2010 session starts April 21, 2010. Reserve your spot today!
2010 Series Schedule:
I. Board Basics & Finding Your Passion, April 21, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Begin your quest to serve greater Louisville through volunteer leadership as a board member! In the first of the four-session Get on Board series, you will learn about the scope and nature of public purpose organizations, what to expect and bring to the table through your serving on a board of directors, and the importance of linking your passion to your volunteer leadership experience. We’ll examine the model of effective boards as an example of high functioning teams that perform best when they organize with trust, accountability, diversity, and clear roles and responsibilities.
II. Stewards of Public Trust, May 6, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon
When you accept the mantle of board membership, the community trusts that you will guide the organization toward its mission success. In this session, you’ll learn the behaviors you and your fellow board members must employ to make that happen. We will highlight the differences between governance and management, and explore the fiduciary responsibilities of board membership.
III. Visionary Leadership, May 13, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon
A high-performance nonprofit board envisions and creates a bold, successful future with its commitment to values, spirit of optimism, and a pledge to meet the changing demands of the community it serves. In this session, you’ll learn what methods work best to achieve this kind of board performance. This session culminates in roundtable discussions where you will have the opportunity to meet and converse with executive directors and board members from nonprofits who are seeking new board participants. Agencies represented are selected for participation based on alignment with your interests.
IV. Promises to Keep, May 20, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon
A board member’s pledge to lead and serve finds its meaning not only in the domain of strategy and fiscal oversight, but also within the traditions of a legal agreement with the community, the board, and all other stakeholders. At our final session, we’ll review the obligations implicit in responsible board governance and celebrate your successful completion of this learning experience.
This training may be eligible for continuing education credits from the State Board of Accountancy.
This program has been approved for 13 continuing education points for Certified Fundraising Executives (CFRE).
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is committed to making training accessible. CNPE members needing scholarship assistance are encouraged to contact Darlene Whitney at dwhitney@cnpe.org.
Early bird pricing until March 31. After March 31, 2010 price will be $350 for non-members and $275 for members.
