Next Session is Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A meal will be provided.

All Aboard: Board Leadership in Motion is a three-hour workshop ideal for individuals who have a desire to serve on a not-for-profit board but want to learn more about what serving as a board member entails, and how to find the potential board opportunity that suits their interests and skill sets.

Community Panel Discussion

The program will feature a panel discussion of current nonprofit board members discussing their experience moderated by Dr. John Anderson.

About Our Co-Facilitators:

Dr. John Anderson, an educator and mentor with over 25 years of experience, holds an EdD in Adult, Higher, and Community Education from Ball State University. As the inaugural Director of the Ryan Family Navigators Program at Ball State’s Teachers College and a faculty member in the Department of Sociology, he has received several teaching and mentoring awards. His work includes training students in advanced research methods, culminating in presentations at the National Council for Black Studies. Before higher education, Dr. Anderson directed youth and family services in San Francisco. He currently resides in Muncie, Indiana.
 

 

Mitch Isaacs has served as Executive Director of Shafer Leadership Academy since May 2015, guiding the organization in its mission to provide inclusive leadership development. With over 20 years of experience, Mitch holds a master’s degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University and spent a decade at Ball State University, including five years as Director of the Excellence in Leadership program. Active in the Muncie, Indiana community, Mitch leads the Muncie Action Plan and has served on several boards. He is passionate about youth development and fostering leadership growth in individuals and organizations.

 

Participant Takeaways

  • An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a not-for-profit board member
  • How to determine board opportunities that match interests, skills, & desired level of commitment
  • Guidance on how to be an effective board member
  • Insight on how to find potential board member opportunities
  • Descriptions of board member opportunities currently available in the area

Who Should Attend?

All Aboard is ideal for individuals who have a desire to serve on a not-for-profit board but want to learn more about what serving as a board member entails and how to find the potential board opportunity that suits their interests and skill sets.

Tuition:

Thanks to our generous sponsors, All Aboard is available for free.

Location:

Muncie YMCA Building
YWCA of Central Indiana
Community Room
310 E Charles St
Muncie, IN 47305 (map)

Partners:

The Board of Directors of
Bridges Community Services

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