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Every year we present over 40 events and seminars full of useful and actionable knowledge.
Every year we present over 40 events and seminars full of useful and actionable knowledge, focusing on nonprofit governance and management.
Upcoming Seminars & Events
Please note: BVU is planning virtual events through June 2021.
Every year BVU presents over 40 seminars packed with useful and practical knowledge. Our seminars focus on nonprofit governance and management topics, including board roles, board leadership, public policy, HR, finance, and marketing. Additionally, BVU offers several events celebrating and promoting volunteerism
Check back often as we continually update our calendar of seminars.
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July 2021
Linking New Leaders
Linking New Leaders is a fun, fast paced "speed dating" style event that brings together community-minded young professionals with local nonprofit organizations. The goal is to connect up-and-coming professionals who want to contribute their time and expertise to a variety of engagement opportunities including positions on boards, committees, and “friends” groups. How it works: BVU Business Members nominate candidates to participate. BVU works with our nonprofit partners to identify the right engagement opportunities. BVU brings together the candidates and the…
Find out more »Nonprofit Leaders’ Breakfast
BVU's Nonprofit Leaders' Breakfast brings together Northeast Ohio nonprofit leaders to discuss relevant and timely information. Our upcoming breakfast will feature John Corlett from Community Solutions to talk about federal funding making its way to Northeast Ohio and what opportunities exist. John R. Corlett, President and Executive Director, Community Solutions John Corlett serves as the President and Executive Director of The Center for Community Solutions. Corlett’s career has included leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, including…
Find out more »Connect with Champions featuring Eric Gordon
BVU connects young professionals with business and civic leaders shaping the Northeast Oho community. Our community leaders discuss their background, career path, volunteer involvement, and commitment to the community. FEATURED PRESENTER: Eric Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Eric Gordon was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in June 2011 after serving as the district’s Chief Academic Officer for four years. He is responsible for the leadership and daily management of Cleveland’s 37,000-student school…
Find out more »Effective Leadership of Nonprofit Boards
In today’s economic and social environment, nonprofits are facing daunting challenges, as well as unprecedented opportunities, to innovate and serve. The key to the board’s success in leading, shaping and supporting the organization is effective board leadership. An effective working relationship between the board and staff is absolutely essential. BVU's Role of the Board Training is a prerequisite for this training. This is a working session led by BVU staff. BVU's workshop will address the role of board leaders in…
Find out more »August 2021
Virtual Ask the Expert
BVU connects our nonprofit partners with skills-based volunteers to work together on projects in various areas. These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project or the skills-based volunteer can answer questions or provide practical suggestions. The goal of Ask the Expert session if for the nonprofit to leave the meeting and be able to implement some of the recommendations provided right away. If you are a nonprofit and…
Find out more »September 2021
Linking New Leaders
Linking New Leaders is a fun, fast paced "speed dating" style event that brings together community-minded young professionals with local nonprofit organizations. The goal is to connect up-and-coming professionals who want to contribute their time and expertise to a variety of engagement opportunities including positions on boards, committees, and “friends” groups. How it works: BVU Business Members nominate candidates to participate. BVU works with our nonprofit partners to identify the right engagement opportunities. BVU brings together the candidates and the…
Find out more »October 2021
Virtual Ask the Expert
BVU connects our nonprofit partners with skills-based volunteers to work together on projects in various areas. These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project or the skills-based volunteer can answer questions or provide practical suggestions. The goal of Ask the Expert session if for the nonprofit to leave the meeting and be able to implement some of the recommendations provided right away. If you are a nonprofit and…
Find out more »December 2021
Virtual Ask the Expert
BVU connects our nonprofit partners with skills-based volunteers to work together on projects in various areas. These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project or the skills-based volunteer can answer questions or provide practical suggestions. The goal of Ask the Expert session if for the nonprofit to leave the meeting and be able to implement some of the recommendations provided right away. If you are a nonprofit and…
Find out more »What can we accomplish together?
What can we accomplish together? Get the details on nonprofit membership.