This in-person workshop is for new and experienced nonprofit board members, individuals interested in serving on a board and staff in leadership roles. Topics include:

• The legal structure of nonprofits and Wyoming’s nonprofit sector
• Different “hats” of a board member – Governance versus Volunteer
• Board Responsibilities:
• • Lead Strategically
  • Ensure Adequate Financial Resources and Protect Assets
  • Select, Support and Evaluate CEO/Executive Director
  • Ensure Compliance with Legal and Ethical Obligations
  • Serve as an Advocate and Ambassador
  • Ensure the Board Operates Effectively and Efficiently

Registration fee includes lunch and a Board Fundamentals Notebook. 

Register and pay here

Wyoming Nonprofit Network Members:

$45.00 per person

$25.00 per person for each additional person from same organization (staff or board members)

Not-Yet-Members:

$60.00 per person

$40.00 per person for each additional person from same organization (staff or board members)

In Collaboration with: Gillette College Foundation

Presenter: Jody Shields, Executive Director for the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, and Vice President for Align. Jody has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit field in a variety of capacities, including consultant, trainer, board member, executive director and in other staff positions. Jody has a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, a Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership from Black Hills State University and a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource.