The University of Iowa

Board Responsibilities

Event Category 

*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

Date 
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 8:30am
Location 
1915 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Category 

*Board Governance (Virtual, Partner Training)

This is the first of a five-part workshop that meets for one hour on five successive Wednesdays.

Legal responsibilities, strategic vision, financial stewardship…Board Members have a lot on their plates. Whether you are a seasoned board member or a new recruit, this workshop will cover...

Date 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 12:00pm
Location 
1111 N. 13th St.
Ste. 213
Omaha, NE 68102
Event Category 

*Board Masters Online - Open Session (Virtual)

Nonprofit boards need strong skills and a thorough understanding of their role to serve effectively. In this interactive series, we cover the most important aspects of board governance. Board Masters was created for current and potential board members who want to learn how to better serve...

Date 
Monday, March 4, 2024 - 12:00pm to Friday, March 8, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1111 N. 13th St.
Ste. 213
Omaha, NE 68102
Event Category 

*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member (Zoom)

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

Date 
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1915 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Category 

*Board Masters Online: Open Session (Virtual)

Nonprofit boards need strong skills and a thorough understanding of their role to serve effectively. In this interactive series, we cover the most important aspects of board governance. Board Masters was created for current and potential board members who want to learn how to better serve...

Date 
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 12:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Ste. 213
Lincoln, NE 68512
Event Category 

*Help your Organization Thrive with Good Governance Practices

Effective governance practices – characterized by participation, accountability, planning, and responsiveness – help draw talented individuals to your board and staff and ensure that your organization is better prepared to meet challenges and thrive.

Join the speakers below for this...

Date 
Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1602 L St. NW
Suite 900
Washington D.C., DC 20036
Event Category 

*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Note: This session will be held at the C3 Center, 1910 Intersoll Avenue, Des Moines.

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity...

Date 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 3:00pm
Location 
1915 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Category 

*Equip Your Board to be Effective, Fluent Brand Ambassadors

Your board contributes their time, treasure, and expertise to support your mission and vision—and they are charged to be ambassadors for your organization. But they may not have the knowledge and comfort to tell your story to prospective donors and partners who may not know who you are, what you...

Date 
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 12:00pm
Location 
4200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 480
Arlington, VA 22203
Event Category 

*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and...

Date 
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 8:30am
Location 
1915 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Category 

*Organizational Strategy: Observations and Unpopular Opinions

The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center works with hundreds of unique Iowa nonprofits each year, including many on organizational strategy. This has positioned the organization to make some key observations, as well as develop some opinions that sometimes run contrary to mainstream...

Date 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 3:00pm
Location 
3117 Green Hill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613