Where
The Nonprofit Partnership
4900 E. Conant Street, Building O2
Long Beach, California
90808
Event Registration
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| TNP Member Rate | $160 |
| Regular Rate | $205 |
| LACDAC Grantee (No Payment Due--Please Select Payment Method "Cash") | $205 |
| Additional Attendee (up to 2 per org) | Free |
Event Details
Board Essentials: Roles and Responsibilities of the Nonprofit Board of Directors
Wednesday, May 13, 2026; 9am - 12pm (VIRTUAL)
A resilient nonprofit requires a strong governing board. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. This session covers the board’s roles and responsibilities.
Topics include:
- The role of the nonprofit board of directors
- Stages of boards
- The Fiduciary responsibilities of a nonprofit board member
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices
- The purpose and function of the organization bylaws in board governance
- Ensure the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission
- Leveraging zones of genius to intentionally recruit board members
- The roadmap for ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability
- Serving as ambassadors and advocates
Trainer: Amber Wynn, MSPA
With over 30 years of nonprofit experience, including program development, strategic planning, fiscal management, nonprofit management, board development, capacity building, grant writing & fund development, (largest award totaling $3.2 million), Amber utilizes her vast array of experiences from private, government, nonprofit and academia to deliver an innovative and comprehensive approach to her roles.
Amber has served in numerous positions including Program Administrator for Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ Community Build, Inc., a sustainable community revitalization and economic development organization; as Grant Writer and Media Outreach Director, for UC Cooperative Extension in Los Angeles; as Executive Director, for Girls Inc. of Los Angeles; as the Philanthropic Development Manager for DaVita, Inc. an international Fortune 200 healthcare company; the Associate Director for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a grant making nonprofit where she awarded over $7 million annually to top pancreas researchers in the nation; in her current title, Philanthrepreneur, and owner of a boutique nonprofit consulting firm, she helps nonprofit founders fund their nonprofit organizations for long-term impact and sustainability.
Amber received her undergraduate degree in English from Loyola Marymount University, a technical writing certificate from CSU Dominguez Hills, and a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. She served as an adjunct professor at CSU Dominguez Hills’ Grant Writing Certificate program and Antioch University’s Masters in Nonprofit Management program.
Cancellation policy: We require notice of cancellation at least 48 hours in advance of the class start time. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or late cancellations. LADCAC grantees who register and do not attend will be invoiced directly for the full cost of the course. All registrants are encouraged to send an alternate if unable to attend.
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