NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) will host its annual Get on Board training Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. JLNO shares that Get on Board is a single day workshop providing knowledge and skills to current board members, nonprofit staff or those wishing to serve on a nonprofit board. Since 2008, more than 700 individuals have participated in the training.
“Get on Board is a Junior League of New Orleans training program designed to strengthen community leadership by cultivating the skills of individuals who are active volunteers, interested in serving on nonprofit boards, or currently holding board leadership roles” said Michelle Clarke Payne, president of JLNO. “It is one of the many ways the Junior League of New Orleans serves our community through the effective action and leadership of trained and knowledgeable volunteers and board members.”
This year’s training will be at Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters located at 4319 Carondelet St. Get on Board topics include strategic planning, effective leadership development and fundraising tips. Speaker presentations are augmented with interactive role-playing and information on how a board member’s responsibilities relate with other duties within a nonprofit organization.
Participants will hear from speakers and leaders including:
Michelle Clarke Payne, JLNO & United Way of Southeast
Nicole Learson, Professional Registered Parliamentarian
Kimberly Novod, Co-founder and Executive Director of Saul’s Light
Amy Corcoran, Corcoran & Bernard
Jennifer Bernard, Corcoran & Bernard
Lindsay Hendrix, Chief Impact Officer for Second Harvest
Jennifer Best, CEO of Eden Centers
William Stoudt, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together
Ronnie Slone, President of The Slone Group
Local nonprofit organizations looking for board members are invited to attend the networking happy hour from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and get acquainted with the Get on Board participants, share about the volunteer leadership and board service opportunities available in the metropolitan New Orleans region.
Tickets are $150 and available to purchase now. Scholarships are also available.
For more information about Get on Board or to register, visit the website or contact getonboard@jlno.org.
