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August 2018
Role of the Board: Best Practices for Effective Nonprofit Board Service
Join us for an interactive training about the myths, realities, and best practices of a well-functioning nonprofit board of directors. The board of directors is the backbone of all nonprofits and as a board member you play a vital role in assisting the nonprofit in achieving its mission. Through this training you will become well prepared for board service by understanding key board responsibilities including: financial oversight, legal, fundraising, and much more. Learn the questions to ask and factors to consider when seeking a board as well as what to expect at a board meeting. Whether you have just joined a board or getting ready to start board service, this…
Find out more »September 2018
2019 GIVE Fellowship Program Informational Call
Join us for an informal call to learn more about the GIVE fellowship program. Program staff and alum will be available to share information and answer any questions you have. Call (712) 775-7270, Access code 751352 There will also be a Happy Hour for interested applicants on September 27 and November 9. GIVE applications are available from September 4th to November 16th on the Business Volunteers Maryland website. The program runs from February to November. More information about the GIVE program can be found at www.businessvolunteersmd.org. GIVE is a nine month fellowship offered through Business Volunteers Maryland that prepares rising leaders in Baltimore for civic engagement and community leadership. Join over 280 civic-minded professionals…
Find out more »boardCONNECT
Are you interested in exploring new types of leadership-level volunteering? If so, please plan to join us on September 26 for boardCONNECT - a speed-dating style networking event bringing together community-minded professionals and nonprofit organizations seeking this type of connection. During the event, professionals are paired with nonprofits matching their skills and interest and will a few minutes getting to know one another. The pairs switch every ten minutes. Participants will meet with leaders from a variety of organizations with focus areas in all genres including the environment, arts, youth and education. The goal is to find matches in which a nonprofit and a business professional express mutual interest and want…
Find out more »GIVE Recruitment Happy Hour @ R. House
We are recruiting our 2019 GIVE Class and we invite you to have a drink on us and learn more about the program! GIVE is a nine month fellowship offered through Business Volunteers Maryland that prepares rising leaders in Baltimore for civic engagement and community leadership. Join over 280 civic-minded professionals who are making a positive impact on the community. GIVE applications are available on the Business Volunteers Maryland website. The program runs from February to November. More information about the GIVE program can be found at www.businessvolunteersmd.org. We invite all current GIVE classmates and alumni to attend and bring a friend who would be a great GIVE candidate! All young…
Find out more »October 2018
2019 GIVE Fellowship Program Informational Call
Join us for an informal call to learn more about the GIVE fellowship program. Program staff and alum will be available to share information and answer any questions you have. Call (712) 775-7270, Access code 751352 There will also be a Happy Hour for interested applicants on November 9. GIVE applications are available from September 4th to November 16th on the Business Volunteers Maryland website. The program runs from February to November. More information about the GIVE program can be found at www.businessvolunteersmd.org. GIVE is a nine month fellowship offered through Business Volunteers Maryland that prepares rising leaders in Baltimore for civic engagement and community leadership. Join over 280 civic-minded professionals who…
Find out more »Civic Leadership Workshop: Design Thinking
The unique opportunities and challenges a community faces are often too ambiguous, complex, or messy to be addressed directly through traditional strategies. The art and science of design thinking can turn abstract ideas into practical applications maximizing community growth. The combination of an agile mindset, creative discovery, and design thinking tools and techniques, catalyzes collaboration across the community to address those opportunities and challenges piquing your curiosity. This series of workshops is designed to develop professional skills while building professional networks through conversations and engaging activities. Trainer: Gib Mason is the COO, VP of Finance & Administration at UMBC Training Centers. With more than 20 years' experience in leadership positions at a…
Find out more »November 2018
2019 GIVE Fellowship Program Informational Call
Join us for an informal call to learn more about the GIVE fellowship program. Program staff and alum will be available to share information and answer any questions you have. Call (712) 775-7270, Access code 751352 There will also be a Happy Hour for interested applicants on November 9. GIVE applications are available from September 4th to November 16th on the Business Volunteers Maryland website. The program runs from February to November. More information about the GIVE program can be found at www.businessvolunteersmd.org. GIVE is a nine month fellowship offered through Business Volunteers Maryland that prepares rising leaders in Baltimore for civic engagement and community leadership. Join over 280 civic-minded professionals who…
Find out more »GIVE Recruitment Happy Hour
We are recruiting our 2019 GIVE Class and we invite you to have a drink on us and learn more about the program! GIVE is a nine month fellowship offered through Business Volunteers Maryland that prepares rising leaders in Baltimore for civic engagement and community leadership. Join over 280 civic-minded professionals who are making a positive impact on the community. GIVE applications are available on the Business Volunteers Maryland website. The program runs from February to November. More information about the GIVE program can be found at www.businessvolunteersmd.org. We invite all current GIVE classmates and alumni to attend and bring a friend who would be a great GIVE candidate! All young…
Find out more »Role of the Board: Best Practices for Effective Nonprofit Board Service
Join us for an interactive training about the myths, realities, and best practices of a well-functioning nonprofit board of directors. The board of directors is the backbone of all nonprofits and as a board member you play a vital role in assisting the nonprofit in achieving its mission. Through this training you will become well prepared for board service by understanding key board responsibilities including: financial oversight, legal, fundraising, and much more. Learn the questions to ask and factors to consider when seeking a board as well as what to expect at a board meeting. Whether you have just joined a board or getting ready to start board service, this…
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