Junior League of New Orleans hosts annual “Get on Board” training presented by Waters Parkerson
NEW ORLEANS – The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) will host its annual Get on Board training Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 639 individuals have participated in the training.
“Get on Board is a training program created by JLNO to cultivate the skills development of individuals in our community who are active volunteers, may be interested in board service, or are in board leadership roles with area nonprofit organizations,” said Ashley Cangelosi Llewellyn, 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 Street and is presented by Waters Parkerson. Get on Board topics include financial policies and fiduciary duties, legal considerations, meeting and committee management, strategic planning, effective leadership development and fundraising. 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:
Dr. Kevin Guitterez, Director of Strategic Development at Discovery Health Sciences Foundation (DHSF)
Kristin Gisleson Palmer, President & Owner, Bargeboard
Kathy Hebert, CPA, Owner, KRH Consulting, LLC
Victoria Phipps, Vice President, Global Philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Josh Faubert, CPA, CITP Manager, Ericksen Krentel Accounting
Katherine Frilot, Commercial Relationship Manager, Credit Human
Ronnie Slone, President, Slone Group
Attendees will also have the chance to connect with local nonprofit organizations during a networking happy hour from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Local charitable organizations are invited to attend and get acquainted with the Get on Board participants and share about the volunteer leadership and board service opportunities available in the metropolitan New Orleans region.
Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 6. Tickets are $150.
For more information about Get on Board or to register, visit www.jlno.org/getonboard. Further information about Get on Board, including registration, speaker information and a full schedule of the training, can be found here: https://www.jlno.org/get-on-board/
Attendees will also receive a contact list of local nonprofit organizations looking to fill board positions at the conclusion of the training. Nonprofits looking to fill board seats with Get on Board participants can register here: Get on Board 2023 Nonprofit Information Form (jlno.org).
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ABOUT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NEW ORLEANS
The Junior League of New Orleans is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. More information on the organization can be found at www.jlno.org.