Register for Nonprofit Workshop

It’s time to register for the upcoming workshop The Skillful Board Chair with Betsy Steiner on Wednesday, June 22. The workshop is for current or prospective board chairs of local area nonprofits, and is presented through Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Invest in Incredible initiative. Registration is available online at www.gulfcoastcf.org/events.

The orientation and ongoing education of board chairs is essential to their effectiveness in this important leadership role. This half-day workshop provides current and prospective board chairs with information and resources that they need to be successful as a chief volunteer officer. Presented by Invest In Incredible Director, Betsy Steiner, attendees will learn how to establish a collaborative and trusting partnership with the chief executive; lead productive meetings; build a competent and engaged board with active committees; and develop a plan for leadership succession. 

The morning-long workshop (8:30 a.m. breakfast; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. presentation) costs $35, which includes breakfast, and will take place at Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s headquarters, 601 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Reservations are required to attend.

Invest in Incredible is Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s nonprofit capacity-building initiative. Through free online resources, group training workshops, and customized consulting engagements, Invest in Incredible helps nonprofit organizations across the Gulf Coast region improve their board governance and operational effectiveness.

The workshop is for current or prospective board chairs of local area nonprofits. For more information, visit www.gulfcoastcf.org/events.