Engaging Reluctant or Uninvolved Boards

About this Roundtable

January 27th at 9 AM EST for "Engaging Reluctant or Uninvolved Boards," a dynamic session designed to equip non-profit leaders with actionable strategies to transform their board dynamics.

Moderated by Debbie Riveros, this insightful discussion will feature expert speakers Lauren Villanueva and Allison Howe who will share their invaluable experience and practical wisdom.

In this session, we’ll dive deep into:

• Understanding the "Why": Explore the root causes behind board hesitation in fundraising roles and identify common challenges faced by organizations.
• Real-World Solutions: Learn from compelling real-life examples of difficult board dynamics and the crucial lessons learned.
• Adaptive Strategies that Work: Discover practical ways to set clear expectations with new board members, introduce "bite-sized" fundraising roles, and provide the tools and training needed for confident donor conversations.
• Building a Culture of Engagement: Understand how staff and board chairs can partner for accountability, celebrate small wins to shift culture, and re-engage long-time board members who may feel burned out.
• Future-Proofing Your Board: Gain insights into evolving board trends, innovative approaches to fostering a true "culture of fundraising," and key considerations for recruitment and training.

This is your opportunity to gain immediately actionable steps to take back to your board and brainstorm solutions to your unique challenges with fellow non-profit leaders. Don't miss this chance to empower your board, strengthen your organization's culture, and elevate your fundraising success!

About the Speakers

Allison Howe is the Executive Director of NonProfitConnect, a role she has held since January 2019. With over 25 years of nonprofit experience, she has significantly expanded programs and established NonProfitConnect as a key resource for boards and nonprofits. Her consulting work focuses on strengthening boards through self-assessments, training, coaching, and evaluations. Howe's extensive leadership background includes serving as Executive Director of the South Jersey chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and as Vice President of Medical Administration for Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey.

Lauren R. Villanueva, Ed.D., is the Vice President of Alumni and Constituent Engagement at Syracuse University. In this role, she oversees programs fostering connections among alumni, students, families, and friends through various engagements and partnerships. Before joining Syracuse in July 2022, she was the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of the Alumni Board of Governors at Drexel University, where she led strategy for programs, volunteer engagement, and data management for a $750 million campaign. Dr. Villanueva holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Science, and an Ed.D. from Drexel University. Her research focuses on talent management and gender in higher education advancement. She has also served as an adjunct instructor and presented for CASE and Academic Impressions.

Registration Information

• Registration is required for all WID-NJ roundtable events
  
• Free for members | $20 for non-members
• All levels of experience in development, fundraising, and nonprofit management are welcome

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