Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (CVANE)

Board of Directors Best Practices 101

Friday, January 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
United Way of Central VA
1010 Miller Park Square, LYH

If you're interested in joining a nonprofit or civic board of directors for the first time, or need a refresher course on best practices, join us for this 2.5 hour professional development training.

Seasoned local nonprofit practitioner and instructor, Emily Crowder, will break down the fundamentals and expectations of nonprofit board leadership and share best practices. The training will conclude with a local nonprofit leader pitching why you should interview to serve on their boards.  A boxed lunch will be provided.

About the Instructor: 
Emily Crowder is the Executive Director of Global Camps Africa (GCA), a Lynchburg-based non-profit organization that equips children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa with the tools they need to live healthy productive lives and make positive impacts on their communities.  In her role as Executive Director at GCA, she is responsible for organizational and Board development, operational management, and the planning and coordination of fundraising and communications activities.

She has served as a strategic planning consultant for various non-profit organizations, including the Downtown Lynchburg Association, Academy Center of the Arts, and Jefferson Center.  Emily volunteers on a number of Boards of Directors, including as Past President of the Board of Camp Kum-Ba-Yah in Lynchburg.  

2024/2025 Training Session Fees:

Non-profit Attendees: $50.00*
Corporate (or not affiliated with a non-profit): $75.00

*Thanks to the scholarship program with the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, the cost for the training for attendees affiliated with a non-profit is only $50.00. Discounted seats are limited, so reserve your seat and lock-in your preferred pricing today!

** Disclaimer: Payment is expected at the time of registration. Refunds will only be granted in the event a class is cancelled. If you cannot attend, you may substitute in someone from your organization prior to the scheduled class by contacting CVANE at info@cvane.org**