The Resource Center for Nonprofits

BOARD SERVICES

Board Match

BOARDMATCH is a program of the Resource Center for Nonprofits that matches Sonoma County residents who want to make a difference with nonprofit organizations that need committed board members. 

Nonprofits who are recruiting new board members can contact the Resource Center and request an agency application. This information will be used when we refer potential board members to organizations of interest to them.

For individuals who are interested in serving on a Board, click here to download Board Candidate Application.

For agencies looking for board members, click here to download Nonprofit Agency Application.

 

Basic Training for Board Members/ AN ONSITE TRAINING FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS

Are all your board members on the same page when it comes to understanding their roles and responsibilities? Have an expert come meet with your board! This two hour training is tailored to meet your needs, focusing on:
 
· legal roles and responsibilities
· policy and planning
· finance and fundraising
· community relations
· evaluation of the Executive Director
· board recruitment and development
· effective meetings

In addition, the trainer will guide you through an assessment of your board's strengths and help you develop a plan to make your board even more effective.

The fee for the On-site Basic Board Training is $250 for nonprofit member and $275 for non-members, payable upon completion of the training.


Fundraising for Board Members / AN ONSITE TRAINING FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS

Do all of your board members participate in fundraising in some way? This two hour training helps board members pick the most effective and comfortable ways for them to make a difference in the bottom line. You'll learn:

· why would people give to your organization?
· what are the best fundraising strategies for your board?
· how can you be a great ambassador for your agency?
· how do you tell your organization's story and open doors?
· what do you do if you meet Bill Gates in the elevator?

No one is born knowing how to fundraise. Help your board translate their good intentions into practical support, and have some fun while they're at it.

The fee for the On-site Fundraising for Board Member Training is $250 for nonprofit member and $275 for non-members, payable upon completion of the training.


Contact us


If you want more information about any of these services, please call (707) 573-3399, x116. Or you can email us at the
Resource Center for Nonprofits, click here.


Also check out our training brochure for classes that are appropriate for board development and education.