NEW Board Leadership Program  

Reserve your spot today! New lower tuition fees!

BECOME A NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBER!
or
ENHANCE YOUR CURRENT BOARD SKILLS! 

Over the last decade, Greater DC Cares has emerged as the region’s leading board training and matching organization. We have trained over 800 professionals who either currently serve on nonprofit boards or are interested in doing so about the duties and responsibilities of a nonprofit board member.  Of those looking to be matched, we have placed 225 professionals on the boards of 125+ nonprofits throughout the greater DC region!

Mission Statement:
Greater DC Cares’ Board Leadership Program is an 8-hour training on the roles and responsibilities of serving as a nonprofit board member.  Each participant will engage in seminars focused on: models of board governance, the basic moral and legal obligations of a trustee, financial oversight, and techniques for fundraising, as well as have the opportunity to interact with nonprofit leaders seeking new directors. 

Faculty:
•    Dr. Madye Henson, President & CEO, Greater DC Cares
•    Michael Glomb, Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
•    Jeffrey J. Schragg, Partner, Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.
•    Mona Sanders, Organizational Management and Development Consultant

Benefits of service on a nonprofit board:
•    Impacts the community by strengthening nonprofit oversight;
•    Provides valuable networking opportunities;
•    Channels your energy to serve a mission about which you are passionate;
•    Strengthens management skills;
•    Allows you to better understand models of governance;
•    Develops your leadership skills in the community.

Evaluate your interest of serving on a nonprofit board.  Ask yourself the following questions:
•    Can I commit to the mission of an organization?
•    Can I contribute the time necessary to be an effective Board Member?
•    Can I contribute financial support consistent with the organization's expectations?
•    Can I imagine asking my friends to financially support a nonprofit organization?
•    Can I place the organization's purposes and interests above my own professional and personal interests when making decisions as a Board Member?

Upcoming Training:
Part 1: Monday,   March 23, 2009         

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Part 2: Wednesday, March 25, 2009    

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  (Future Board Members)
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Current Board Members)

Location:  
Meyer Foundation, 1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036

Tuition:  
$295 – Training and Materials for Current Board Members   
$495 – Training, Materials, Individual Consultations and Matching for Future Board Members

To Apply:  Select your course options and register above. Course tuition fees are due upon registration.

Once registered, you will receive a notification and application for the matching component. The application and an updated resume must be submitted on or before March 9, 2009 to ghill@greaterdccares.org.

The Board Leadership Program is an excellent opportunity for developing leadership skills.  Candidates are often able to secure tuition costs through their workplace’s professional development budget.  Check with Human Resources or your supervisor to see if this training qualifies.