Find Your Fit: A Guide to Joining Nonprofit Boards

This interactive online workshop is designed to help individuals explore the role of a nonprofit board member and determine how they can contribute effectively to an organization’s mission. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the governance responsibilities, strategic oversight, and financial duties involved in being a board member. The session will also explore how their personal and professional skills can add value to a nonprofit board and provide guidance on finding the right organization that aligns with their passions and expertise.

Workshop Objectives:

1. Understanding the Role of a Board Member:

  • Explore the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit board members.
  • Understand the importance of strategic guidance, financial oversight, and governance.

2. Assessing Your Skills and Interests:

  • Identify your personal skills and how they align with nonprofit needs.
  • Learn to assess which types of organizations align with your passions and values

3.Finding the Right Nonprofit:

  • Discover how to research and evaluate nonprofits to ensure a good fit.
  • Explore opportunities for engagement and how to approach organizations about board positions.
4.Engaging Effectively on a Board:
  • Learn best practices for contributing meaningfully to a board.
  • Understand the dynamics of board relationships and how to build collaborative governance.

Workshop Structure:

  • Introduction to Board Governance: An overview of the nonprofit sector and the governance role of boards.

  • Interactive Skill-Mapping Exercise: Participants will map out their key skills, experiences, and interests in relation to board service.

  • Case Studies and Scenarios: Real-world examples of nonprofit board challenges to illustrate key points about governance, decision-making, and leadership

  • Action Planning: A guided exercise where participants develop a personal action plan for pursuing board service.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for professionals, community members, and individuals interested in joining nonprofit boards, whether they have prior experience or are new to the role. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to find the right board fit and how to contribute effectively to the organizations they serve.


Find Your Fit is generously sponsored by: 

Better Business Bureau

 

Thank you to our 2025 Pillar Impact and Learning Centre Sponsor:

Western Continuing Studies 

 

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