OnBoard: The Basics of Being An Effective Board Member

  AE-24-614-W26-C3-B
  1/29/2026
  Th
  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  C3 Center
  Ellie Burns
  $10.00

Registration Opens Monday, November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Schedule

Address: 1910 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309

Info

Serving on a nonprofit board is a powerful way to turn passion into impact. This interactive session introduces the key roles, responsibilities, and practices of effective board service. Through video, storytelling, and guided workbook activities, participants will explore governance, commitment, and fiduciary duties while developing a personal learning plan for success. Taught by Dr. Ellie Burns, Senior Director of Nonprofit Relations at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, this course is perfect for new or current board members and nonprofit leaders looking to strengthen their leadership and understanding of board dynamics.