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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
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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January 2022
Virtual Role of the Board
As nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges, getting the governance right has never been more important. As a board member, you bring relevant skills, expertise and networks to the organization. It is important to have a clear understanding of what your job is as a board member, and what it’s not. The key to your organization’s success depends on the board and the chief executive developing a competitive and forward vision, leading the organization through change, and developing resources to…
Find out more »FREE 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 is for the nonprofit to leave the meeting and be able to implement some of the recommendations provided right away. If you are a nonprofit in need…
Find out more »February 2022
Nonprofit Leaders’ Breakfast: Designing Nonprofit Events in 2022 (virtual)
BVU's Nonprofit Leaders' Breakfast brings together Northeast Ohio nonprofit leaders to discuss relevant and timely information. Wondering how to set up your events in 2022? So are we! Join Meredith Camp, nonprofit event expert, and Joe Thompson of Audio Visual Solutions, as we discover the virtual versus hybrid versus in-person event decision-making tree. We don’t know what the future will hold but we can be informed on how to make the event-related decisions for our organizations. Meredith will cover the…
Find out more »March 2022
Civic Connections: Corporate Community Engagement Series #1 (virtual)
Members Only Event. Gather with business professionals charged with corporate community engagement to share best practices and network with peers. Speaker information to come. Please email MGolish-Hanley@bvuvolunteers.org to register. Thank you to our generous Civic Connections Series Sponsor:
Find out more »What can we accomplish together?
What can we accomplish together? Get the details on nonprofit membership.