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BoardStar
A galaxy of programs and services for nonprofit Boards

Mission: To increase the involvement in and strengthen the capability of the Boards of nonprofit organizations

Vision: Strong nonprofit organizations governed by diverse, passionate and resourceful leaders

BoardStar
is a program of the Nonprofit Management Fund
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For more information about BoardStar classes call (414) 271-4752 or Browse our online calendar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 Nonprofit Board Development Conference - September 23, 2008 at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Main Place, from 3:00 pm - 8:15 pm.


This year's Conference will feature a keynote address from Anne Howden, national consultant to nonprofit organizations and foundations. Her presentation, "Nonprofit Lifecycles: Stage-Based Wisdom for Nonprofit Capacity" will describe how the "stage of life" of your organization impacts effective governance. This year's conference will also include an Expo of vendors connected to the nonprofit world and workshops offering effective strategies for nonprofit governance. 

 

Conference brochures are available online. For more information, contact Paula Plasky at (262) 595-2794, paula.plasky@uwp.edu . Cost of the conference is $45 and includes dinner and materials, $50 at the door, $35 for UW-Parkside faculty, $25 for students and Leadership Program participants. Scholarships are available for CAN participants. 

Welcome a-Board the Orientation Express!

 

 

 

Next Stops:

Thursday, 18 September 2008
BoardStar, 2212 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.


Wednesday, 5 November 2008

 

Orientation Express 

GET ON BOARD!   Next Stop: Thursday, 18 September, 2008 5:30-7:30 PM

$35  / $30 members

This session introduces the basics of Board service, helping new Directors to become effective in their Board governance roles.  Participants will enjoy a light supper and take home a 30-page manual which may be shared with their organization.

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Board Stars
BoardStar depends on its members to help strengthen Milwaukee's Boards. Won't you join us?


Harvey Alligood
Bette Arey
Luis "Tony" Baez
Sue Baker
Fay A. Berry
Lynn Broaddus
Daniel Brophey
Randy Bryant
Chelsea Budde
Dennis Buettner
Al Castro
Richard Cesar
Tom Cheney
Terrie Cowley
Sister Barbara Danhausen
Gwendolyn Dansby
Sarah Dean
Harry Drake
David HB Drake
Patty Draxler
Karen T. Drexler
Ron Engel
Jean Ericson
Andy Fleckenstein
Dawn Follendorf
Julette Francis-Wade
"David Franczyk"
Jerrilynn Freelon
JIll Freese
Deborah Fugenschuh
Kathy Gale
Jeffrey Gauvin
Richard Greene
Barbara Gross
Keith Hampton
Reuben K. Harpole, Jr.
Christine Harris
Joann Harris
Scott Haumersen
Lynn Heimbruch
Lee Henning
Karen Higgins
Ralph Hollmon
Andy Holman
Dan Idzikowski
Mary Ann Ihm
Joan Jacobs
Chad Johnson
Darryl Johnson
Bonita (Bunny) Jordan
Debra Karp
Lynnea Katz-Petted
Jim Kerlin
Joanie Kerwin
Barb Knoff
Jack Koehler
Jullily Kohler
Mark Laux
Monica Lopez
Maria Lopez Vento
Elliot Lubar
Sam Macklem
Sean Malone
Alicia Manning
Olivia Marshall
Frank Martinelli
Paul Mathews
Robin Mayrl
Lisa McLean
Maltee McMahon
Rob Meiksins
Sernorma Mitchell
Bruce Moffat
Jane Moore
Sarah Morgan
Gary Mueller
James E. Mullarkey
Christi Murn
JoAnne Nissen
Danelle O'Neill
John Palmer-Smith
Deborah Patel
Sally Peltz
Stephen Percy
June Perry
Belinda Pittman
Bonnie Prochaska
Angie Rester
Ronald E. Retzke
Leo Ries
Gilberto Rivera Jr.
ReDonna Rodgers
Deborah A. Sanders
Denise Schamens
Raymond Schmidt
Amalia Schoone
Mary Shanahan-Spanic
Steve Smiley
Sandy Stuckmann
Pat Suminski
Sybille Tasker
Julia Taylor
John Treiber
Mary Unkel
Anselmo Villarreal
Francis Vogel
Mary Wacker
Kay Walters
Les Weil
Teig Whaley-Smith
Sara Wilson
Debbie Wiora
Pat Woehrer

 

Nonprofit governance is serious work!
Through inspirational 8-10 minute interviews with nonprofit leaders, Board Directors learn about their roles and responsibilities, as well as quick points on how to strengthen their nonprofit Boards. We invite you to share a podcast at your next Board meeting. Our most recent conversations are highlighted below, or choose a topic from the podcast archives.

 

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Making Memories Matter

30 July 2008 | Time: 8:11

 

 

 

Scott “Scooter” Schmidt was the victim of a random act of violence. Founded in his memory, the Scooter Foundation sponsors activities for six- to 10-year old students to help them develop self-confidence and interpersonal skills and to emphasize nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Board President Susan Schmidt, Scooter’s sister, about the Foundation’s goals and the role its seven Board Directors play in its work.


 

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16 July 2008 | Time: 9:34
POPULAR PICK: Marketing the Mission

 

Month after month, since it was released in February 2007, one podcast consistently makes our top-ten list. Back by popular request...

 

Do you want to create a buzz around your cause? Marketing an organization’s mission is key to its success, but a nonprofit may struggle with identifying its true message and how to effectively share that message with the public. Gary Mueller, creative director at advertising agency BVK and founder of SERVE, Inc., a nonprofit advertising and marketing agency, addresses the role of a nonprofit Board in marketing the mission and the Board’s obligation to understand, approve, and support marketing strategy. He is interviewed by Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund.

 

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Rick Wiederhold2 July 2008 | Time: 8:02

SPENDING DOWN ASSETS 

 

The Board of the Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation, a private, independent charitable foundation in the Milwaukee area, decided to sunset and dissolve the organization on a specific timetable. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Rick Wiederhold about the Foundation’s decision, its approach to grantmaking, and the impact the Foundation hopes to have before it closes its doors. Brinn Foundation President, CEO, and Board Director, Rick Wiederhold is the retired Chairman of the Board for the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise in Washington, DC.

 

 

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BoardStar is grateful for support of its "On Being Board" podcasts 

from Northwestern Mutual Foundation

 

BROWSE  BoardStar On Being Board podcast archives.

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BoardStar featured

 

 

Pat Wyzbinski, BoardStar's executive director, appeared on WUWM's Lake Effect with Jane Hamden  March 12. In this 10-minute interview, she outlines the history of BoardStar, its programs and why an educated and involved Board of Directors is essential to a successful nonprofit organization.

A Good Board Director is an informed Board Director.
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2006 Podcast Compendium
26 podcasts on DVD to play on computer or DVD player



Price: $15
Member Price: $10
2007 Podcast Compendium
26 podcasts on DVD to play on
computer or DVD player



Price: $15
Member Price: $10
Handbook for the Nonprofit Director
Governance for Nonprofit Organizations:

Best Practices and New Challenges



Price: $12
Member Price: $10
 

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