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Introducing…Community On Board


Would you like to make a difference in our community by becoming a nonprofit board member?

Giving Monadnock is pleased to introduce the Community On Board Program: a program to train and match business professionals for nonprofit board service in the Monadnock Region.

Nonprofit organizations add greatly to our quality of life in the Monadnock Region. Each nonprofit depends on its Board of Directors to provide leadership and professional skills to ensure their success. If you are a business professional with a desire to give back to our community, this is your opportunity to participate in Giving Monadnock’s Community On Board program and join a nonprofit board.

Community On Board is a board training and matching program for business professionals interested in serving on the board of a nonprofit organization in the Monadnock Region. Through this program, participants will receive instruction in nonprofit board service and will be introduced to organizations that match their interest and that need their particular skills.

Community On Board benefits regional businesses by helping them become stronger community members through increased community service and nonprofit board representation. The program can develop leadership and team building skills in management employees and assist employees in “putting down roots” through nonprofit board service and greater community involvement.

Applications are being accepted for the Fall 2008 Community on Board program. Dates and time to be announced.



The sessions will focus on:

  • Nonprofit Governance – Major Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members
  • How nonprofits work – differences from for-profit businesses
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Financial Oversight and Fundraising
  • Shared Leadership – Meetings and Effectiveness
  • Board Development/Building
  • The Board/Staff Relationship
  • Monadnock Region Nonprofits

Observing a board in action will be a component of the training program.

Faculty and panelists will consist of Monadnock Region leaders who come from business, nonprofit and foundation focuses. Coursework will be varied, including experiential workshops, group discussions and case studies. At completion of training, the participant’s interest and expertise will be matched to an organization’s board or board committee and introductions will be made to facilitate board placement.

Program fees are $250 per participant and may be paid by businesses or participants.

In early spring, nonprofit organizations seeking board members with specific skills will have the opportunity to apply for a board candidate who will match their needs.

 

How to Apply

 

To submit your application for the Community On Board Program, please print the application and letter of support found here, then email your completed application, letter of support, and your current resume to info@givingmonadnock.org.

Once your have been accepted into the program, your payment of $250 will be due prior to the first session.
 

Nonprofit Introduction Request

 

Monadnock Region nonprofit organizations that would like to request an introduction to a Community On Board (COB) participant are now invited to complete an Introduction Request Form. Completed Request Forms will be reviewed by Giving Monadnock staff and matched to any COB program participants that have the skills requested and that are interested in the nonprofit's mission /focus of work.

If a nonprofit request cannot be fulfilled with the current COB class, the nonprofit will have an opportunity to resubmit a request for the next participating class.

Introduction Requests will be handled on a rolling basis, with introductions beginning this month. 

 

Print an Introduction Request Form here and fax the signed form to 357-7175 or mail to:

 

Giving Monadnock

PO Box 404

Keene, NH 03431

 

 

For More Information

 

Please contact the Giving Monadnock office at 357-7171 or at info@givingmonandock.org.

The Community On Board Steering Committee Members include: Monadnock United Way, Keene Chamber of Commerce, Monadnock Volunteer Center and Giving Monadnock.



Underwritten by:


PO Box 404, 168 Castle Street Keene, New Hampshire 03431
phone: 603-357-7171 fax: 603-357-7175
info@givingmonadnock.org