Marc Smiley, Principal, Decisions Decisions
Pizza, Salad, No-host Bar & Networking at 5:00Presentation at 5:30
As a board member, you play a vital role in your nonprofit's success. Increase your effectiveness as a board member and get the most out of your volunteer experience! In this training, we'll explore the most common challenges for nonprofit boards of directors and provide clear guidance on the board's role, as well as offer handy tools to develop efficient and effective board orientation and processes. We'll cover:
- Board basics: What every board member needs to know
- Legal, ethical, and financial responsibilities
- Board practices to watch out for
- Orientation that sets new members up for success
Learn how to bring new board members up-to-speed with the information they need most to play an active role in board decision-making.
About the Presenter
Marc Smiley, Principal of Decisions Decisions in Portland, Oregon, has worked with nonprofit organizations as a director, fundraiser, board member, trustee, and advisor. For the last twenty years, he has been a consultant to several hundred organizations focusing on governance, planning, structure, and fundraising.
About the Network
The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.
We encourage organizations and individuals to attend the entire series by purchasing a season pass. Season pass holders receive priority registration, express check-in, admission to all six network sessions, and up to $67 off of the individual session registration fees.
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721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
| General Admission | $25.00 |
| NAO Members & Affiliates | $22.50 |