You’re Board President! Now What?

02/12/2020 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM PT

Admission

  • $40.00

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Description

Fee: $20 for Spokes members, $10 for participants from same member organization, $40 for Future members

Location: Spokes, 3765 S Higuera St #140, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Are you interested in serving as the President or Chairman of your nonprofit board of directors but are uncertain about what is required of you? Are you already installed as the President and want to lead efficient and effective board meetings? Or, are you scheduled to assume the role of President and want to be prepared to “hit the ground running” when you start your term? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this class is for you!

Join us and learn:

  • The responsibilities, opportunities, and limitations of your new role.*
  • Everything you need to know about board meeting agendas: how to set them, follow them and use a consent agenda protocol to make your meetings more productive.
  • Strategies you can employ to keep meetings on-track and on-time.
  • Basics of voting procedures and terminology.
*Participants are asked to bring a copy of their organizational bylaws to ensure they understand the limitations of their role specific to their nonprofit; A copy of their organization's Articles of Incorporation (if incorporated) and the job description or stated responsibilities of the president/chair if there is one.

Facilitated by Michael Simkins, Ed.D. Michael has been a member of several nonprofit boards and served as board secretary, treasurer, and president. His professional experience spans the education and nonprofit sectors. He’s been a school principal, university lecturer, and COO of a nonprofit with a $4 million budget. Currently, he is president of the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre board and the UCLA Alumni Central Coast Network.

 

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