Newsletter

April 2011

Win-Win Workplace Solutions Presents

An Affordable Workshop on Improving Nonprofit Governance

Key Presenter: Mitch Dorger,
Win-Win Senior Consultant

When: Friday, May 20, 2011, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Where: Women’s City Club of Pasadena
Cost: Free to first 25 attendees, $12 ea. for all others

The governance of nonprofit organizations across the country is receiving increased scrutiny from a variety of sources — Congress, the Internal Revenue Service, State Attorneys General, and even local media and watchdog groups. Policies and procedures that once remained behind closed doors are now available for public review and comment.

It is imperative to the future success of the social sector that its leaders demonstrate to the public that they are good stewards of the public trust and worthy of continued exemption from taxes.

“We need to make nonprofit operations more transparent and improve nonprofit governance. Among all charities, of those that have failed their mission, I’ve found that poor board governance unites them all. A vigilant and committed board is key to making sure that charities stay focused on the goals that encourage people to give.”

   — Senator Charles Grassley

This workshop is designed to educate nonprofit leaders, both paid staff and board leaders, about the best practices in corporate governance as well as the real-world pitfalls that often degrade the performance of organizational boards.

Attendees will hear the thoughts of experienced professionals in nonprofit governance and will leave this workshop with the knowledge and tools necessary to make their organization a leader in the area of corporate governance.

A MUST FOR CONSCIENTIOUS NONPROFIT LEADERS!

Key Take-Aways:

  • Understanding of the Nonprofit Governance Environment
  • Best Practices in Nonprofit Corporate Governance
  • Common Pitfalls Boards Experience
  • Evaluation Tools for Board Self-Evaluation
  • Expert Advice on Improving Board Governance

To reserve a spot or to receive additional information, contact Gail Schaper-Gordon, Ph.D., at 323-259-9449 or gail@winwinworkplace.com.

“Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.”

— William Faulkner,
Author

“When you believe and think ‘I can,’ you activate your motivation, commitment, confidence, concentration, and excitement — all of which relate directly to achievement.”

— Dr. Jerry Lynch