Board Basics

Have you thought about joining a nonprofit board of directors? Perhaps you are already a director but not quite certain what you're supposed to do. In this hour-long class we'll cover the basics of the role, responsibilities, and expectations.

Topics include:

• Differences between for-profit and nonprofit boards
• Types of nonprofits
• Who "owns" a nonprofit
• Role of the board as a whole versus individual directors
• The duties of care, loyalty, and obedience

This is an online event. *Please register to receive the login information.
This class will be recorded and available to Spokes members.
 

Facilitator: Michael Simkins, Ed.D.
Michael has been a member of several nonprofit boards and served as board secretary, treasurer, and president. His professional experience spans the education and nonprofit sectors from being a school principal in Los Osos and Cal Poly lecturer to acting CEO of a major Silicon Valley nonprofit. He is the immediate past president of San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre and president of his local property-owners association. Currently, he is Spokes’ CEO.