Volunteer Mid-South

Board Connection: For Companies

Nonprofit board service offers a means for your executives and managers to develop leadership and teambuilding skills outside the workplace. At the same time, this form of nonprofit participation reflects positively on your company’s social responsibility measures.

According to research conducted by the American Express Foundation, nonprofit board membership hones the following leadership skills:

· Shaping a strategic vision

· Creating innovative solutions

· Thinking conceptually and analytically

· Influencing and negotiating effectively

· Leveraging social networks

· Collaborating effectively

· Attracting and developing talent

· Demonstrating initiative and accountability

These same competencies within your talent pool ensure your company’s competitive edge in the market place.

You can join us in strengthening the community through volunteer leadership by offering Board Connection training to your employees (Individual rate $50, group rates available). We make it simple by providing:

· One “Effective Board Service” training session, where you will learn about the Board Connection program and a comprehensive and objective view of board service. The curriculum will cover key skill sets all board members must possess. Candidates learn what boards really do, how much time it takes, and what the role of a board member would be.

· The opportunity to learn about community nonprofits with a range of missions, services, sizes and locations seeking board members.

· Guidance throughout the process – to help match a candidate’s skills, personal requirements and interests with appropriate nonprofit boards.

Training and matching services are offered throughout the year. Candidates need attend only ONE session to learn how the program works, board roles and responsibilities, and more.

We will have another session in 2010. Check back or email to be on list for notification.

Register today to be part of this exciting leadership training opportunity or for more information contact Carol Gaudino, Corporate Services Director at (901) 523-2425 x 210 or by e-mail.