BRATTLEBORO — By popular demand, Marlboro College's Graduate and Professional Studies program has created a new Board Leadership Institute, offering trainings on six consecutive Thursdays in March and April.
The college will also partner with Youth Services, United Way of Windham County, and Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies to continue offering the Get On Board Windham County program.
According to Ariel Brooks, director of non-degree programs at Marlboro, these programs provide skills development and networking opportunities for trustees serving nonprofits of all sizes, while also helping young professionals begin their work as the next generation of nonprofit board members.
The Board Leadership Institute is a collection of workshops that, taken together, introduce board members to the most important knowledge and skills for successful board service. Board members and organizations can sign up for the entire series, which includes an opening retreat, board roundtables, and a table at a board matching event. Tickets will also be available for individual workshops.
Board Leadership Institute workshop topics are:
• Board Roles and Responsibilities: Thursday, March 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Fiscal Responsibility and Fraud Protection: Thursday, March 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Board Development: Thursday, March 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Conflict Resolution: Thursday, April 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Telling Your Story: Thursday, April 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Fundraising and Friendraising: Thursday, April 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Windham County also has a lot of nonprofits, and many boards are looking for new members.
Get On Board gives Windham County residents, age 22-44, the opportunity to build leadership skills and their personal and professional network while serving our community. Fellows attend the Board Leadership Institute retreat, workshops, and personal leadership development sessions for $100 to $200, sliding scale, which is less than half the full cost.
Fellows will receive extra recognition during the Board Matching Event, which will help them make connections with nonprofit boards matching their interests and passions.