board TRAINING program & Nonprofit Board Seminar

Professional development that gives back.

Your personal and professional skills can be a force for good. I Live Here I Give Here’s annual Board Training Program (BTP) is a full-day immersive course designed to prepare individuals who are interested in taking on board service at a nonprofit organization.

The course topics explore a wide range of best practices in nonprofit board settings. Learn about board member roles and responsibilities, identify which board positions best match your personal experience, and discover the causes most meaningful to you.

Offered on the same day, at the same location, is our Nonprofit Board Seminar (NBS). It offers nonprofit staff and board members the opportunity to begin deeper conversations between their boards and staff within the core topics of the Board Training Program.

Not sure which track is right for you or your nonprofit? Find out here.

Save the Date for the next in-person training:

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
UT Commons Conference Center

Email Christian@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org to be added to the list to be notified when registration opens.

Board Training Program

Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for community members who are interested in serving on a board in the future and current board members looking to deepen their knowledge.

Agenda
9:00 am: Registration + Coffee Networking
9:30 am: Welcome + Intro to Board Service
10:30 am: Governance vs. Management
11:45 pm: Box Lunch Pick Up and Break
12:15 pm: Your Role as a Fundraiser
1:15 pm: Break
1:30 pm: Panel: Professional and Personal Benefits of Nonprofit Board Service
2:35 pm: DEIB in Nonprofit Boards
3:45 pm - 5 pm: Meet and Greet with Nonprofit Seminar

Cost
$225 per participant includes lunch and happy hour with beverages and snacks. A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information, contact Christian@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org.

Nonprofit Board Seminar

Who Should Attend
I Live Here I Give Here Nonprofit Members may send two representatives to attend the program: one leadership staff member and one board member as part of their membership benefits. Non-members are welcome to attend as well by purchasing a ticket!

Agenda
12:30 pm: Check In + Networking
1:00 pm: Welcome + Panel: Bringing Diversity to Your Board
2:15 pm: Snack Break
2:35 pm: Breakout Sessions: Board Succession Planning OR How to Effectively Use a Board Retreat
3:35 pm: Closing Remarks and Meet and Greet Details
3:45 - 5 pm: Meet and Greet with Board Training program participants

Cost
Free for I Live Here I Give Here Nonprofit Members. I Live Here I Give Here Nonprofit Members may send two representatives to attend the program: one leadership staff member and one board member.

Non-member tickets are $100. If you’d like more information about Nonprofit Membership at I Live Here I Give Here, please visit our Membership page.

Need more information? Email Charli@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org.