Board Ready Certification
Date and Time
Thursday May 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Thursday, May 22nd
Doors Open at 8 AM
Please plan to arrive before 8:15 AM to give yourself enough time to check-in, find a seat, and grab a snack or refreshment
Location
Clark College Columbia Tech Center Campus
18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683
(Enter the front doors and take the first left down the hall)
Fees/Admission
GVC Member Single Access | $375 The Greater Vancouver Chamber is committed to making board service accessible and ensuring that diverse voices are represented in leadership. To support this commitment, we are offering a limited number of scholarships, valued at $200 each, to help remove financial barriers to participation. If awarded, the scholarship amount will be deducted from the total Single Access program fee. Scholarship Eligibility: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: These scholarships reflect our dedication to fostering inclusive leadership and empowering individuals to take on influential roles in our community. The remaining fee will cover access to the full-day training, resources, and materials. Food will be provided.
Non-Member Single Access | $450
Group Pricing | 25% Discount Applied to Groups of 3 or more
Apply for a Scholarship here.
Description
Become the Change-Maker Your Community Needs!
What is the Board Ready Program?
The Greater Vancouver Chamber is proud to offer a one-day intensive certification program designed to transform current or aspiring board members, community leaders, and corporate visionaries into effective, impactful board directors.
Who Should Participate?
- Aspiring and Current Board Members
- Community Leaders Hungry for Growth
- Mid-Level Managers with a Vision
- Advisory Board Members
- Employees on a Path to Leadership
- Proxies Seeking a Deeper Understanding
- Corporate Leaders with a Heart for Nonprofit Work
Why Participate in the BoardReady Program?
We are confident that well-trained board members can significantly influence the direction and governance of nonprofit organizations. As such, our commitment extends to creating an environment that cultivates these essential skills, thereby enhancing the strength and resilience of our community's nonprofits. BoardReady equips you with cutting-edge governance skills and insights!
What will you learn?
- Introduction to Nonprofit Boards
- The role of nonprofit boards in organizational governance
- The legal and ethical responsibilities of board members
- The differences between for-profit and nonprofit boards
- Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Board member roles, including chair, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer
- Responsibilities of individual board members and the board as a whole
- The relationship between the board and executive staff
- Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
- The role of the board in strategic planning
- Developing and implementing a strategic plan
- Setting goals and monitoring progress
- Financial Oversight and Budgeting
- Understanding financial statements and key financial indicators
- The board's role in budget development and approval
- Ensuring financial sustainability and compliance
- Fundraising and Resource Development
- The board's role in fundraising and resource development
- Building a fundraising plan and setting fundraising goals
- Cultivating relationships with donors and grant-makers
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Understanding the legal framework governing nonprofits
- Navigating conflicts of interest and maintaining ethical standards
- Risk management and liability considerations for board members
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- The importance of DEI in nonprofit boards
- Strategies for recruiting and retaining diverse board members
- Creating an inclusive board culture and addressing bias
- Board Evaluation and Succession Planning
- Assessing board performance and implementing improvements
- Succession planning for board leadership positions
- Onboarding and orienting new board members
Printed courtesy of www.vancouverusa.com/ – Contact the Greater Vancouver Chamber for more information.
1111 Main Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98660 – (360) 694-2588 – yourchamber@vancouverusa.com