A recent survey of nonprofit boards found that less than 33% of all boards operate at their full potential. Since nonprofit board members are volunteers, they often do not fully understand their fiduciary responsibilities. In addition, most boards fail to evaluate their own performance on an annual basis, and have no idea what they are doing right or wrong, or where they need to improve.
This session expands on our first board development session entitled "Building a strong and healthy board of directors" and will cover the following topics in detail:
-The fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit boards: distinguishing need to do from nice to have -The Board-Executive Director relationship: the role of the board chair and other board members in making this relationship succeed -Strategic Planning: the role of the board in this all-important process -Board self-assessment: an annual review that addresses how well our board is actually performing -Board accountability: board contracts and other mechanisms for ensuring that the board does what it says it will do -Board composition and recruitment: deciding who needs to be on your perfect world board and how to get them on You will leave this session with a deep understanding of what makes a board perform at its full potential and clear guidelines on how to get there. This session is intended for board members and executive level staff who work closely with their boards
Renee has been involved in fundraising for 30 years. In her current position, she is responsible for for managing all communication and engagement with the Board of Directors for her organization. The Global Impact Board of Directors and Renee work together to ensure that sound governance and clear policies are established for the organization’s strategic growth. Previously, as Director, Public Sector, Marketing and Resource Development at United Way of America, Renee was responsible for advising United Way communities on all matters pertaining to improving results of publicity campaigns. Before that, she worked as Vice President, Strategic Development at United Way Sacramento, where she was responsible for direction and management of competitive campaigns, board development, strategic planning, annual account management, and staff development. Renee is a board member of the Bretton Woods Committee, Center for Global Development Board, Independent Sector Board, and Charities@Work Board which she also chairs.
Marvin has been involved in community development for over 16 years. He currently leads the Centreville Community Foundation where he is responsible for helping board members identify and approach potential donors and sponsors. Previously, as Financial Advisor at several firms, Marvin was responsible for helping local board members understand and utilize various charitable giving strategies to include trusts and planned giving techniques. Marvin currently serves as Chairman or Board Member for the following boards: The Centreville Community Foundation and The Fairfax County Small Business Commission. He earned a BGS in Sociology from Kent State University and a BGS in Economics from Kent State University. He is a member of The Centreville Rotary Club-Chairman, The Gideon’s, The Fairfax County Computer Learning Center Partnership, The Retired Military Officers Association, and The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce-Community.
The Series will be taking place at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It is located in Dupont Circle, minutes from downtown Washington DC and is close to all forms of public transportation. The building's entrance is on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The full address is:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
The December 1, 2011 Leadership Series seminar will be in the Root Room A/B Combo at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Public Transportation:
By Metro: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is located on the Metro Red Line at the Dupont Circle Stop. It is within a 5 minute walk from the Metro Station to the meeting venue. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
By Train: If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station where you have two options to continue. You can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $15 or you can take the Metro Red Line to the Dupont Circle Stop. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
Directions By Car:
From North, I-95 Take Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left. From Northwest, I-270 Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left.
From West, I-66/Rt. 50 Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Take I-66/Rt. 50 towards Washington DC. Go across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Once you cross the bridge, exit left at E Street. From E Street, take the Virginia Avenue exit. Bear left, following signs for 23rd Street, NW. Make a right turn onto 23rd Street. At the first traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Stay on New Hampshire until you come to Dupont Circle (second traffic circle). Take the 3rd exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the left.
From South, I-95 Take Interstate 95-N to Interstate 395-N. Take 395-N into the District. Continue onto US-1 N (following signs for 14th Street/National Mall). Continue onto 14th Street, NW. Stay on 14th Street, NW. At the first traffic circle, exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. At the second traffic circle (Dupont Circle), continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the right.
Parking: Carnegie Endowment does not offer onsite parking. There are several parking garages within a 5 minute walk to the Carnegie Building.
Atlantic Parking 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Rates: 0-1 Hour = $6 Each Additional Hour =$6 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 3 minutes walking time.
Central Parking System 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30pm Rates: 0-1 Hour =$6 Each Additional Hour = $5 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 5 minutes walking time.
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM-4:30 PM
