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SUMMARY:Finding Board Members Using the BoardStrong Connections Platform
DESCRIPTION:Recruiting new board members is one of the most important tasks for a nonprofit organization. It is also one of the most challenging. Finding a diverse\, talented group of individuals willing to contribute their Time\, Talent and Treasure to your organization can seem like an overwhelming challenge\, especially if you are looking outside of the personal connections of your current board members. \nJoin BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton for a session on recruiting board members and a demonstration of the BoardStrong Connections board matching platform. The session will start with a brief introduction to the board development cycle\, followed by an in-depth look at our free board matching platform with tips for using it effectively to recruit new board members.
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/finding-board-members-using-the-boardstrong-connections-platform-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000
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SUMMARY:Joining a Nonprofit Board
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in volunteering to serve on a nonprofit board but don’t know where to start? Are you serving on a board and could use a refresher? \nHave you been wondering how you can make a difference in your community? Board service is a great way to give back by giving your skills and experience to help a nonprofit that serves a cause or community you care about. It is a position with intrinsic rewards that can also provide opportunities for personal and professional development\, allowing you to develop new skills\, broaden your network and become a leader in your community. \nBecoming a board member is also serious business and carries with it a significant level of responsibility. It is very important that current and prospective board members be aware of the responsibilities and expectations associated with serving on a nonprofit board. \nIn this workshop\, Barbara Paxton\, Director of BoardStrong\, will discuss why you should consider board services and what it means to serve on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization. She will also give you advice about what to consider when you are selecting a board\, how to find a board that matches your interests\, and show you how to find the right board using our free\, one-of-a-kind board matching platform.
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/joining-a-nonprofit-board-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000
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SUMMARY:Treasurer's Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The role of a board treasurer is challenging. Keeping your eye on oversight\, strategy\, and identifying and managing risk\, while also ensuring the stability of the finance department’s day-to-day operations is no small feat. BoardStrong is bringing together a panel of Board Treasurers from a variety of different sectors to talk about how they do it successfully. \nModerator: Eleanor Hume\, Regional Director\, YPTC; Treasurer\, BoardStrong \nPanelists:\nElinor LItwack\, Partner\, GRF CPAs and Advisors; Treasurer\, I Support the Girls\nMichael Poe\, retired Lockheed; Treasurer\, Tioga Arts Council (no photo provided)\nStephanie Woodward\, CEO\, Disability EmpowHer Network; Treasurer\, New York State Independent Living Council \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/treasurers-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BoardStrong":MAILTO:info@boardstrong.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nonprofit Mergers and Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Joining with another nonprofit can increase financial stability\, efficiency\, and resources\, and ultimately allow greater community impact. But any arrangement between organizations requires time and careful consideration to make sure it is the right solution for the nonprofits and their constituencies. Should your organization begin to consider a merger\, affiliation or shared services? If so\, what are early considerations and what do you need to explore? \nJoin two experts on this topic\, BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton and New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) Senior Attorney Michael West\, Esq.\, for this introductory session that will detail options and considerations for a variety of partnership options. This session will focus on a nonprofit board’s role in exploring such options\, but information shared will be helpful for executive directors and other staff as well. The ideas and concepts shared will apply to nonprofits across the U.S. \nBoardStrong is a nonprofit organization that works nationwide to advance the nonprofit sector and the impact of the work nonprofits do by supporting the achievement of the highest standards of board leadership\, governance and oversight. Barbara Paxton has more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and has broad experience in board leadership\, board development and governance\, fundraising and finance. \nNew York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) promotes a vibrant nonprofit sector across New York State through advocacy\, education and leadership. Senior Attorney Michael West\, Esq. has served as a staff attorney with NYCON since 2002 and in that time has facilitated more than 100 corporate restructuring projects\, including mergers and affiliations. Mike has long been devoted exclusively to addressing issues concerning nonprofit organizations\, particularly those matters implicating corporate\, tax\, contract\, real property and employment law. He is a recognized and respected advocate\, not only for his own clients\, but for the nonprofit community as a whole. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/exploring-nonprofit-mergers-and-partnerships/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BoardStrong":MAILTO:info@boardstrong.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Transition Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Change at the executive level — whether planned or abrupt — requires the board to provide strong leadership and direction as it contemplates what the organization needs from its next leader. The process of managing the departure of one leader and finding the next is a complicated process. Potential divisions on the board\, staff anxiety\, and communication with funders\, the community\, and other stakeholders can be a challenge. And yet\, leadership transitions can offer organizations an important opportunity to create a new vision\, bring on new skills\, and move in a new and exciting direction. \nBoardStrong is bringing together four leaders whose organization successfully recruited and retained new executive leadership to tell how they did it. \nDETAILS:\nWhen: Thursday\, October 15\, Noon – 1:00pm\, EDT\nWhere: Online. A link will be sent to all who register. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/leadership-transition-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BoardStrong":MAILTO:info@boardstrong.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000
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SUMMARY:Recruiting and Onboarding New Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit boards are ultimately only as effective and helpful as the people who serve on them. This session looks at the internal work and preparation needed to successfully prepare for\, recruit\, and onboard new board members. We will cover creating a process that will assist you in getting the right people on your board\, including free and low-cost ways to find new board members with the skills\, experience and connections you need. Then we will discuss onboarding\, to make sure the new members hit the ground running when they join\, and how onboarding can be effective in helping you retain these new members. \nThis session will be led by BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton. BoardStrong is a nonprofit organization that works nationwide to advance the nonprofit sector and the impact of the work nonprofits do by supporting the achievement of the highest standards of board leadership\, governance and oversight. Barbara has more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and has broad experience in board leadership\, board development and governance\, fundraising and finance. Barbara is a widely sought-after speaker and presenter and has worked with nonprofit organizations in multiple states. Barbara earned a B.A. at Wellesley College and a Master of International Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/recruiting-and-onboarding-new-board-members/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Engaging and Retaining Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Is your board a hot mess? Or a great team working together like clockwork? Somewhere in between? Your board isn’t just another task on your to-do list. With the right guidance and a clear path forward\, they can become one of your greatest assets—energized\, aligned\, and ready to lead alongside you. Join BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton to discuss how you can make your board stronger\, more engaged\, and more aligned with your mission. \nBoardStrong is a nonprofit organization that works nationwide to advance the nonprofit sector and the impact of the work nonprofits do by supporting the achievement of the highest standards of board leadership\, governance and oversight. Barbara Paxton has more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and has broad experience in board leadership\, board development and governance\, fundraising and finance. Barbara is a widely sought-after speaker and presenter and has worked with nonprofit organizations in multiple states. Barbara earned a B.A. at Wellesley College and a Master of International Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/engaging-and-retaining-board-members/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BoardStrong":MAILTO:info@boardstrong.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182321Z
CREATED:20260924T182321Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nonprofit Mergers and Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Joining with another nonprofit can increase financial stability\, efficiency\, and resources\, and ultimately allow greater community impact. But any arrangement between organizations requires time and careful consideration to make sure it is the right solution for the nonprofits and their constituencies. Should your organization begin to consider a merger\, affiliation or shared services? If so\, what are early considerations and what do you need to explore? \nJoin two experts on this topic\, BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton and New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) Senior Attorney Michael West\, Esq.\, for this introductory session that will detail options and considerations for a variety of partnership options. This session will focus on a nonprofit board’s role in exploring such options\, but information shared will be helpful for executive directors and other staff as well. The ideas and concepts shared will apply to nonprofits across the U.S. \nBoardStrong is a nonprofit organization that works nationwide to advance the nonprofit sector and the impact of the work nonprofits do by supporting the achievement of the highest standards of board leadership\, governance and oversight. Barbara Paxton has more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and has broad experience in board leadership\, board development and governance\, fundraising and finance. \nNew York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) promotes a vibrant nonprofit sector across New York State through advocacy\, education and leadership. Senior Attorney Michael West\, Esq. has served as a staff attorney with NYCON since 2002 and in that time has facilitated more than 100 corporate restructuring projects\, including mergers and affiliations. Mike has long been devoted exclusively to addressing issues concerning nonprofit organizations\, particularly those matters implicating corporate\, tax\, contract\, real property and employment law. He is a recognized and respected advocate\, not only for his own clients\, but for the nonprofit community as a whole. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://boardstrong.org/event/exploring-nonprofit-mergers-and-partnerships-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BoardStrong":MAILTO:info@boardstrong.org
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