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“BoardMatch provided me the foundation to successfully move into board service. Their "speed dating" method of introducing us to local nonprofits was both fun and successful. What a great program!”
– Sloan Devoto, Realtor, David Lyng Real Estate and new board member at the Museum of Art & History @ the McPherson Center
BoardMatch is designed to benefit nonprofits, businesses, and individuals by helping local people learn about board service and by connecting them to organizations serving the causes they care about.
The Foundation has joined forces with local partners to design a program of three evening sessions (a total of 7½ hours) that offers an overview of the local nonprofit sector, explores some of the challenges and opportunities facing local nonprofit leaders, and provides you with the basic tools to serve effectively as a new board member.
Plus, we'll do the work to help you find the right organization that matches your interest and skills.
Note: Participants must register to attend all three sessions. They cannot be taken as single sessions.
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You'll get an overview of the nonprofit sector, its economic impact and how local nonprofits support community life. You'll learn the basic roles and responsibilities of board governance including financial and legal responsibilities, board and staff roles, and the board's place in fundraising and planning.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
2425 Porter Street, Suite 16, Soquel CA 95073
In this session you'll hear from a panel of current board members discussing their experiences and ready to answer your questions about the real-life challenges and rewards of board service. Then, we'll help you begin to identify local organizations you might consider for board service.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
2425 Porter Street, Suite 16, Soquel CA 95073You'll participate in a simulated board meeting to experience interaction, governance and decision-making in action. Then, join your colleagues in a lively "speed dating" exercise where you'll meet the nonprofits you've selected as potential matches.
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
2425 Porter Street, Suite 16, Soquel CA 95073
Instructors: Luis Chabolla is a program officer at the Foundation and a board member of the California Association of Nonprofits. Doug Ford is a consultant to nonprofits and government agencies in the areas of board development, strategic planning and evaluation. Grace Hammond has over 25 years experience consulting nonprofits on board leadership and governance.
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Cost: $125, includes registration, materials, and a light supper for all three sessions.
Where: All workshops take place at The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County (2425 Porter Street, Suite 16, Soquel, CA 95073)
Registration is easy: Click Here to register.
For more information: Email Luis Chabolla or call (831) 477-0800 ext. 214
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For your nonprofit organization to participate just complete the simple form with information about your nonprofit organization that will be shared with candidates in the Santa Cruz County BoardMatch program.
E-mail the completed form as an attached document or fax it to (831) 477-0991 or mail it to the Community Foundation (2425 Porter St., Ste. 17, Soquel, CA 95073).
The completed form must be received no later than Friday, March 13, 2009 to be included in the next BoardMatch program.
Given that needs and personnel change within an organization, we request that you update the form at least once a year in order to facilitate good matches by providing BoardMatch participants with the most current information possible about your organization.
To get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) click here.
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E-mail Luis Chabolla or call (831) 477-0800 ext. 214.
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