Strengthen Your Skills. Serve with Confidence.
A Special (Free!) 50th Anniversary Board Training Series Presented by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation in partnership with the Nonprofit Association of Washington.
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, the Ben B. Cheney Foundation is proud to offer a special opportunity to our community: a series of trainings designed to help potential board members, current board members, and executive directors feel informed, empowered, and ready to serve in our nonprofit sector.
Whether you’re considering board service but don’t know where to start, are new to board service and looking to build your skills, or are interested in deepening your understanding of nonprofit leadership and finances, this free series—led by experts from the Nonprofit Association of Washington —is a welcoming place to begin.
We believe that when people understand the power and purpose of board service, and form networks with others who share that passion, they become catalysts for lasting change in the communities they wish to serve. As part of our 50th anniversary, we’re offering these free trainings as a way to invest in the leadership potential already present in our community—because with the right tools, anyone willing to serve can help a nonprofit, and the community it serves, not just survive, but thrive.
Logistics
We are offering a free series of two classes – Boards in Gear & Finance Unlocked.
You can register for one session or both, you can attend at any location that is convenient to you, but please only register if you are committed to attending. We only have 75 spots for each training, and they will fill quickly. Once the 75 spots fill, we will maintain a waiting list in case registered attendees can no longer attend.
Each session will include a 30-minute catered lunch, 3.5 hours of instruction by experts in the field, and an hour of networking and community building.
Class descriptions, dates, times, locations, and registration links below. First come, first served.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Boards in Gear
You joined a nonprofit board because you care about the organization’s mission. You want your contributions as a board member to positively affect the issues addressed by the organization.
As a board, you want your nonprofit to thrive and make a difference in the communities served by your organization. Whether your nonprofit is just starting or is long established, getting your board in gear can help put your organization on a clear path forward.
This interactive workshop is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.
Boards In Gear Dates
- West Pierce County
August 7, Charles Wright Academy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch & networking time included
Register online – please only register if you are committed to attending - East Pierce County
August 28, Location TBD, 12 to 5 p.m., lunch & networking time included
Register online – please only register if you are committed to attending
Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
We each have our own experiences with finance that may stir up excitement, mixed feelings, or uneasiness. These feelings can shape how we approach our relationship to nonprofit finance.
Approaching nonprofit finance in a welcoming way, the Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits workshop aims to help unlock your financial literacy. From key words and forms to understanding how everything fits together, you will increase your basic nonprofit finance knowledge.
The workshop will cover:
- Balance sheet
- Income statement
- IRS Form 990
- Giving
- Oversight
Finance Unlocked Dates
- West Pierce County
September 18, Location TBD, 12 to 5 p.m., lunch & networking time included
Register online – please only register if you are committed to attending - East Pierce County
October 9, Farm 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch & networking time included
Register online – please only register if you are committed to attending
These training opportunities are open to all, whether you’re currently serving on a board or simply curious about how to get involved in the organizations that shape our region.
Together, let’s build a collaborative and solid foundation of community leadership!