Curious about joining a board?
Want to make a real difference in the nonprofit sector as a board member? Nonprofit board members are the strategic heart of the organization. They provide the vision and leadership to achieve the mission, while also acting as responsible stewards of finances and legal compliance. Their diverse expertise strengthens the organization's ability to secure resources and navigate challenges, ultimately driving positive social impact.
Join us for an enriching 2-hour workshop designed to immerse you in the rewarding world of nonprofit board service. This workshop is a perfect opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge about nonprofit board service and find the best fit for your passions and skills. We want to help you to take the first step towards making a significant difference in your community!
This session is ideal for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while gaining new information.
Learning Outcomes:
- Align Your Passions: Discover how your passions and interests can contribute to a nonprofit's mission and goals.
- Governance & Mission: Understand the roles and responsibilities of board members, ensuring your values align with the organization's mission and vision.
- Time Commitment Management: Gain a realistic understanding of the time commitment typically required for board service and how to manage your involvement effectively.
- Benefits of Board Service: Explore the numerous benefits of serving on a nonprofit board, including shaping an organization's future, developing leadership skills, and networking with like-minded individuals.
- Nonprofit Landscape: Delve into the current challenges facing the nonprofit sector, including volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy, to understand how you can contribute.
- Finding the Right Fit: Learn how to identify nonprofit opportunities that perfectly match your interests and skills using our Volunteer Job Portal. Demo will be provided.
- Interactive Learning: Ask questions from our experienced team and connect with other individuals in your community. This will help you decide if nonprofit board service is the right fit for you.
- Readiness Assessment: You will complete a tool to help you determine your prepardness for board positions before submittng your interest to a nonprofit organization.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Maureen Cassidy, CEO at Pillar Nonprofit Network; and
Paul Seale, Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy at Pillar Nonprofit Network
Maureen Cassidy is the CEO at Pillar Nonprofit Network. Maureen joined Pillar in October 2022 and was appointed as Permanent CEO in September 2023. Formerly, she served as City Councillor for Ward 5 for the City of London from 2014-2022.
She has strong community connections, having served as Deputy Mayor, Co-Chair of the Poverty Reduction Panel, and Chair of the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health during the first two years of the pandemic. Maureen has worked closely with local Indigenous leaders to help build the foundation for new relationships between First Nations communities and City Hall and make progress on City Council's path toward reconciliation. She was also involved in several committees with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and has been a mentor and panelist with the Women in Civic Leadership joint program at Brescia University and King’s University.
Paul Seale is the Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy at Pillar Nonprofit Network. Paul believes that everyone deserves to belong and to use their own power to create inclusive and just systems. In his role at Pillar that means connecting people to each other and to ideas and resources that help individuals and organizations make positive change together. Paul has been an archivist, an academic, a restaurateur, and a communications professional, but is best-known in London for years of grassroots community development. To his work at Pillar, he brings a network of contacts in the arts, business, and community service. Paul believes most people want to connect to a larger purpose and that the real work is to replace barriers with bridges.
Join us for an enriching workshop designed to immerse you in the rewarding world of nonprofit board service. This session is ideal for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while developing valuable skills.
Would you like to further develop the skills and knowledge needed to grow as a board member? Continue your learning journey and consider attending Pillar’s online All About Boards Fall Program where you can equip your nonprofit organization with actionable resources and guidance to elevate your governance from good to great. First session is on September 25, 2024.
Thank you to our 2024 Learning & Development Sponsors:
Western Continuing Studies and Fanshawe Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services
