Presenter: Ronald C. Nyhan, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

Board Governance Essentials

Presenter: Ronald C. Nyhan, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

Date/Time: October 2, 2008 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Room: Barrie A

Topics: Overview. Basic Responsibilities of board members, legal issues, administrative issues, board composition. This course is designed to assist agencies to meet the minimum requirements of the Agency Certification Assessment Tool, Sections 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D. Fee: $50

Building A Better Board

Presenter: Ronald C. Nyhan, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

Date/Time: October 7, 2008 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, Room: Anderson

Topics: Maturation cycle of boards; recruiting and engaging more passionate board members, effective board meetings; developing committees; trends affecting governance and performance; critical success factors and indicators for improvement; resources. Fee: $50

Financial Management for Board Members

Presenter: Jerry Frenz, CPA,

Date/Time: October 16, 2008 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, Room: Stevenson

Topics: Financial controls; financial reporting; financial staffing; role of the finance committee. Fee: $50

Risk Management for Board Members

Presenter: John Foley, Legal Aid Society of PBC, Non-Profit Legal Assistance Project

Date/Time: October 23, 2008 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, Room: Barrie A

Topics: Nonprofit liability; risk management essentials; employment practices, mitigation. Fee: $50

Crisis Management & Communication Planning

Presenter: Maria Gaitan, MAG Consulting

Date/Time: October 30, 2008 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, Room: Barrie A

Topics:Crisis management skills, planning and protocols; crisis communication needs & planning; critical incident stress; lessons learned in crisis management. Fee: $50

Ideas and Plans for Fund Development

Presenter: Lauren Kanter, KanterGrants

Date/Time: November 6, 2008 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Room: Barrie A

Topics: Differences between fund raising and fund development; rules and regulations; types of fund development; basic components of a fund development plan; case statement. Fee: $50

Strategic Planning & Financial Strategic Planning I and II

Presenter: Roland Williams, Ph.D. and Jerry Frenz, CPA

Dates/Times: Session I - November 13, 2008 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Room: Barrie A

Session II – November 20, 2008 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Room: Stevenson

Topics: Strategic Thinking; Short and Long-term Strategic and Financial Planning; Strategic Alternative Plans; Managing Change Action Plan; Retreats and Facilitators.Session II prerequisite: Successful completion of Session I. Fee:$50 per session

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