Kick off the new year by attending this engaging orientation for new and incoming community foundation board members. The virtual program will help equip boards with a deeper understanding of how community foundations operate and the ways they are unique from other organizations. 

During the session, we’ll dig into the structure and operations of community foundation, fundraising expectations, and key legal concepts. This brief orientation will help jumpstart your community foundation board service, preparing you for the many important decisions you will make during your time at the community foundation. For executive directors, you'll learn how to help onboard new volunteers and prepare them for community foundation leadership.

Learning objectives:

• Learn about the structure and operations of a community foundation
• Understand your role in governance
• Identify ways you can support the asset development efforts
• Consider options for increased efficiency and sustainability
• Learn some of the essential legal and accounting standards related to community foundations

Who can join?

This program is exclusively for Indiana Community Foundation Board members and executives.