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Where Passion Meets Purpose

Empowering Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members to Drive Transformative Change

About

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Nonprofit leaders and dedicated board members committed to revitalizing leadership, governance, and community engagement.

Nonprofit Boards Face These Challenges

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Navigating complex governance and leadership dynamics in the nonprofit sector.

Struggling to find and maintain a sense of purpose and direction amidst evolving challenges.

The belief that leadership should be equitable and inclusive, fostering a brighter future for all, but not quite sure how to implement.

WHY BOARD BUILDERS WAS CREATED

Our mission is to leverage collective efforts to create a brighter, more equitable future for all.

Board Builders is an esteemed collective of nonprofit consultants and leaders dedicated to rebuilding leadership and governance.

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BENEFITS

What You’ll Gain from the Symposium

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Equitable Board Recruitment

Strategies to build diverse and inclusive boards.

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Strategic Planning

Tools and frameworks for effective long-term planning.

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Creating Inclusive Cultures

Best practices for fostering inclusivity within your organization.

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Fundraising with a DEI Focus

Innovative approaches to fundraising that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Secure your spot at the Board Builders Symposium and be part of a transformative journey.

Register

JOIN US AND DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE

Board Builders Symposium: WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE

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September 26, 2024, Thursday

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

Schedule

EVENT SCHEDULE

A New Lens to Nonprofit Leadership

Theme

Recalibrating Board Service: Leadership, Equity, Technology

11:00 am - 11:05 am

Christal M. Cherry

Welcome and Introductions

Opening Plenary

11:05 am - 11:10 am

Sponsor Remarks

11:10 am - 11:30 am

Inclusive Conversations in the Symposium Lounge

Small Group Introductions - What You’d Like to Learn about Nonprofit Boards
Pre-Symposium Session

11:30 am - 12:10 pm

Sabrina Walker - Hernandez

Recruit New Board Members with an Equity Lens

12:10 pm - 12:30 pm

Board Connection Hub

Join us for an exciting and quick meet-up tailored for individuals eager to serve on a board, and nonprofits in search of new board members.

12:10 pm - 12:30 pm

Tim Sarrantonio

Why Boards Should Rely On Data to Guide Their Work?

12:30 pm - 1:05 pm

Kerrien Suarez

Board Leadership & Practice in Building a Race Equity Culture

Opening Plenary

1:15 pm - 1:55 pm

Andy Robinson

Are Nonprofits Even Necessary?

1:55 pm - 2:35 pm

Libby Villavicencio

Purpose-Driven Board Leadership

2:35 pm - 3:10 pm

Dr. Renee Rubin Ross

GPS Your Board - How Boards Can Support Strategic Planning

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Moderator:

Christal M. Cherry

 

Panelists:

Renee Rubin Ross, Cherian Koshy, Lisa Cook, April Walker

Inclusion Is The Only Option: Creating A Board Culture Where Everyone Belongs

Panel Discussion

4:20 pm - 4:30 pm

Break - Inclusive Conversations in the Symposium Lounge

What have you learned today that you didn’t know before?

4:30 pm - 5:10 pm

Cherian Koshy

Get Your CEOs and Boards to Use AI and Technology for Good

5:10 pm - 5:50 pm

Christal M. Cherry

Board Fundraising with DEI Twist

5:50 pm - 6:00 pm

Remarks, Thanks, and Wrap-Up

Speakers

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Nonprofit Leaders Who Makes Impact

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Kerrien Suarez

President & CEO, Equity in the Center

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Christal Cherry

CEO & Founder, The Board Pro

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Linley Daly

President & CEO, Daly Consulting LLC

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Renee Rubin Ross

Principal & CEO, The Ross Collective

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Andy Robinson

Consultant and Trainer, Andy Robinson Consulting

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Cherian Koshy

Vice President, Product Strategy, Kindsight

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Libby Villavicencio

Nonprofit Champion, Libby V & Associates

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Sabrina Hernandez

President & CEO, Supporting World Hope Coaching & Consulting, LLC

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April Walker

Founder and CEO, Philanthropy for the People

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Lisa Cook

Founder and Managing Director, Get on Board Australia

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Tim Sarrantonio

Director of Corporate Brand, NeonOne

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THE COST OF INACTION IS HIGH

Without proactive leadership and governance, nonprofits risk losing their impact and relevance in their communities.

But, You Can Have A Brighter Future. By attending the Board Builders Symposium, you will gain the insights, connections, and tools necessary to drive meaningful change and enhance the impact of your nonprofit organization.

Sponsors

OUR SPONSORS

We are Grateful for the Support of Our Sponsors Who Help Make this Event Possible:

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