Utah Nonprofits Association

BRIGHT BOARDS, GOOD GOVERNANCE
PARK CITY WINTER SERIES

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Does an effective organization require an effective board? Does sustainability rely on strong governance?  This series helps you keep your eye on the big picture – meeting your organization’s mission and creating sustained success through good governance.  From the A, B, C’s to the X, Y, Z’s – good governance is essential.

This is a three-part series. We recommend you take the entire series (plus you get a discount when you register for all three!). Please see cost & registration details below.

BOARD MEMBER BOOT CAMP
Wednesday, March 7th

• Who: Aspiring & Existing board members, Executive Directors
• What: Fiduciary, legal and ethical responsibilities; role of board member vs. executive director and staff; fundamentals of nonprofit organizations (versus businesses and government); financial reporting, IRS reporting, etc.
• Why: Back to Basics
• Handouts:  Financial Management Self-Assessment Tool; Conflict of Interest; Organizational Effectiveness Assessment

Panel:
- Chris Arthur, CPA, Arthur & Associates
- Bruce Olson, Attorney, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
- Steve Tyler, Past-Chair New Jersey Community Foundation, Board Member The Park City Foundation

BUILDING A BOARD THAT ROCKS
Wednesday, March 21

• Who: Aspiring & Existing board members, Executive Directors
• What: How do you build and retain a Board made of active, engaged members who are mission focused, understand their roles and fulfill their responsibilities.
• Why: Organizations want an understanding of what kind of Board members they need and what the duties of the Board members are.

Panel:
- Bill Mullen, past-Chair KPCW
- Syd Reed, past-Chair Park City Museum, Board Member, The Park City Foundation
- Insa Reipen, Executive Director Recycle Utah
- Peter Wright, Jr. Board Member, Recycle Utah

Topics:

• How to Nominate & Recruit & Retain.
• Board Member expectations and evaluations.
• Education & Equipment: Giving board members the skills to succeed.
• Recognition is important.

 POLICY-PALOOZA
Wednesday, April 4

• Who: Aspiring & Existing board members, Executive Directors
• What: What is governance?  This session will specifically address a handful of governance approaches.
• Why: Organizations need a simple roadmap for what good governance is, how duties are divided and examples of how this works, practically.

Panel:
- Trisha Worthington, Executive Director, The Park City Foundation
- Liz Lockette, Governance & Education Chair, The Park City Foundation
- Nann Worel, Executive Director, The People’s Health Clinic
- Dr. David Teasley, Board Member, The People’s Health Clinic

Topics:

• Definitions of governance
• Board Policy Manuals
• Policy Board Model
• Popular structures and theories
• Examples of real life board transformations (or shifts)

Date / Time:  Wednesdays - March 7, March 21 and April 4; 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: Blind Dog Restaurant, 1251 Kearns Blvd., Park City, UT 84060
Cost:
$60 for the whole series
$25 single session
Summit County Nonprofits: There are a limited amount of 2-for-1 scholarships available.  Please contact Katie Wright, Park City Foundation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (435) 214-7476.

Register Online (credit card payment)
Mail or Fax Registration (credit card or check)

Facilitator for all three sessions:
Pat Bair has supervised and run public schools, private schools, prison schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Texas, California, Georgia, Virginia, New York, and Utah.  She is a native of Texas and has completed her PhD work in Public Administration.  She has taught in 6 colleges and universities throughout the country in the areas of education, public administration, and leadership. In 2009, Pat turned her talents to consulting and training in the nonprofit sector, specializing in Board Development, Grant Writing/Fundraising, and Leadership Succession/Transition.