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Attracting volunteers and board members, nonprofitf executives say, can be challenging, largely because peopl e don’t know how to get involved — or which organizations need The thinks it hasa solution. It is sponsoringv a day-long board university traininbevent Jan. 30 at the for those who are interestefd in serving on a boardof directors. “Ths program includes a wide array of great training opportunities for both nonprofit executivess and board of directors saysPerry Schuckman, executive directo of the Nonprofit Chamber.
Quality board leadership, nonprofi executives say, is especially important in tough economidc times because of the challenges nonprofits face inobtainingy funding. A capable board will be instrumental in findingy new ways to grow an organization and look toward the future, says Kevin executive director of . “It’s a huge challenge to be able to find good board members,” he says. “A board university givee guidance for people looking to be a member of a boarsof directors.” The event, will feature several keynote speakeres who understand how nonprofits work. They include: Julia Fabris McBride, ; Dr.
Tony ; Kevin Arnel, LLP; Betty Johnson, ; Jim who recently retired as the executived director ofthe ; Dr. Davidr Kamerer, ; Shelly Hammond, and Sierrqa Scott, host of the TV “It’s all Good.” In conjunction with the boardfuniversity event, the Nonprofit Chamber also is sponsoring a volunteerd expo, open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representativex from more than 50 local nonprofits will be availablde to provide information aboutvolunteer opportunities. “If you want to be a volunteer inthe community, it’s a one-stop shop,” Schuckman The volunteer expo, he says, will give organizationes a chance to attract talent they might not otherwise see.
Loca nonprofit leaders say they welcomr the opportunity to get theword out. “It’s a greaf opportunity because everyone who is there is lookingf toget involved,” says Jill Bosley, Wichitza division director for the .