The following learning opportunities are a great fit for board members, or anyone who works with a board of directors.

>Workshops  

Board Member Essentials

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
7:30 am - 9:00 am

Are you considering joining the board of a not-for-profit or charitable organization? Wonder how to find the perfect “fit” for a board position?

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The BC Society Act: What you don't know CAN hurt you

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Do you know if your organization is in compliance with the Society Act? How does this Act affect the ongoing work of your board and organization? Join us to better understand the Act from one of the top legal experts in this area, Margaret Mason, a partner with Bull Housser Tupper LLP.

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Board Basics: Roles & Responsibilities

Friday, April 9, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Are you new to your role as a board member? Are you looking for tools and resources to contribute most effectively as a not-for-profit board member?
This workshop will equip you with an understanding of board members’ key responsibilities and provide tools to develop a stronger board through better recruitment, orientation, meeting management, committee structure and evaluation techniques.

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Increasing the Board's Involvement in Friend-Raising

Thursday, April 15, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The starting place for developing and maintaining a successful fundraising program is to develop the capacity to initiate and nurture quality relationships on behalf of the organization throughout the community.

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Building Continuity of Leadership: Understanding the Forces of Succession in Your Organization

May 12, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm

Will your organization be left scrambling when key staff or volunteers leave? Succession planning can be a sensitive and political issue – and one that many organizations would rather avoid.

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>Training Sessions

Board Development Training

Vantage Point’s Board Development Training is designed to clarify roles & responsibilities of the board of directors and to enhance board member engagement.

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Strategic Board Recruitment

Interested in bringing in a skilled trainer to move your strategic board recruitment to the next level?

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>Advanced Learning

Leader's Circle 

For Executive Directors, Board Members, and other Senior Staff looking for a new way to connect with fellow leaders in the not-for-profit sector. 

Leaders Circle, Vancouver - Spring 2010 series begins in April and registration is open!  
Registration for the 2009 /10 Leaders Circle - Fraser Valley is closed. 

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Board Chair Academy — Spring 2010

Invest in your Board Chair and the future of your organization!
Presented by:

Introducing a new training program specifically designed for Board Chairs to fully understand their roles and create a legacy of leadership in your organization.

Begins March 12, 2010!

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