Building Stronger Boards - Crawford County
Building Stronger Boards is a day-long workshop for community members who want to become more effective in their roles and responsibilities as nonprofit board members. Through a series of interactive discussions and activities, participants will build their knowledge, skills, and connections with others in the local nonprofit community.
Participants will identify the qualities and characteristics of effective boards, understand the fundamental roles and responsibilities of all board members, and identify and understand the phases of the board development cycle. Time will also be spent gaining skills to run more effective, efficient, and engaging meetings.
Whether you have just joined your first nonprofit board or have years of experience in serving your community, this workshop will introduce you to some of the leading best practices in board management.
The cost is $100.00 and includes lunch. It will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Patoka Lake Winery, Barrel Room, 2900 N Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513-9332.
The Community Foundation of Crawford County will provide a $50 reward grant to each Crawford County 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that attends this valuable workshop.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Tara Beckman prior to the meeting at 812-738-4236 or tdbeckma@purdue.edu by October 22, 2025.
For special dietary needs contact Tara Beckman at 812-738-4236 or tdbeckma@purdue.edu by October 29, 2025.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Tara Beckman prior to the meeting at 812-738-4236 or tdbeckma@purdue.edu by October 22, 2025.