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Community Futures Pan West Network is pleased to offer the Board Development Program virtual sessions this fall.
These live online sessions are designed to support Community Futures board members in building their knowledge and confidence across a range of governance, leadership, and Community Futures topics.
Participants can register for one module or multiple modules, depending on their interests, training needs, and availability.
Registration
$30 per person, per module
Note: If you are registering more than one person the simplest way is to register each person separately. Choose the modules for one person then complete check out using that person's email address.ย Your office can pay with its card but ensure on the checkout it is theย person attending the session email address. The system will send that person the registration emails for their modules, including the session details, Zoom link and receipt. We will send you the receipt directly as well. Repeat these steps for each person.
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Registering One Person
Look through the modules below. Fill out the form then click Select your modules and pay. Choose the module or modules for the person attending.ย
Paying for yourself? Enter your own email address at checkout and pay with your card.
Is your Community Futures office paying for one board member? Enter that person's email address at checkout. Your office can pay with its card. The attendee will receive the receipt and we will send you the receipt as well.
Enter the attendee's email so the system sends them their registration confirmation, Zoom link, session date, and module information.
All sessions are delivered live and participants will receive the session information and materials following registration.
All sessions begin at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
We look forward to having you join us for the Fall 2026 Board Development Program Sessions.
Board Development Sessions for Community Futures Leaders
Register for individual module session(s) focused on nonprofit governance, leadership, planning, lending, and organizational performance.
Tuesday, October 20 โ Module 6: Community Futures Lending
Explore the role of lending within Community Futures operations, including board-level considerations tied to lending activities.
Thursday, October 22 โ Module 7: Management, Recruitment, Performance, Evaluation and Development
Review key responsibilities related to management, recruitment, performance, evaluation, and development that support organizational capacity.
Tuesday, October 27 โ Module 8: Board Leadership
Examine the role of leadership at the board level and how it supports governance, direction, and organizational effectiveness.
Thursday, October 29 โ Module 9: Cultural Awareness
Explore cultural awareness in the context of Community Futures and nonprofit board service, with emphasis on community-based work.
Tuesday, November 10 โ Module 10: Advances in the Social Economy
Review developments in the social economy and their relevance to community economic development from a board-level perspective.
Thursday, November 12 โ Module 11: Role of Planning
Examine the role of planning in supporting effective governance and organizational direction as a board responsibility.
Tuesday, November 17 โ Module 12: The Role of the Chair
Review the responsibilities of the board chair in supporting board function and leadership within a nonprofit governance structure.
Thursday, November 19 โ Module 13: Strategic Loan Fund Management
Explore strategic considerations related to loan fund management, with focus on the boardโs oversight role.
Tuesday, November 24 โ Module 14: Is Your Community Futures Prepared for Natural and Economic Disaster?
Consider preparedness for natural and economic disruption, with focus on board-level awareness and organizational readiness.
Thursday, November 26 โ Module 15: Volunteer Attraction, Retention and Succession
Review key considerations for attracting, retaining, and planning succession for volunteers in a nonprofit board context.
Please complete this form with the attendee's email address, organization, name. Which modules session(s) the attendee plans to take. This information is important to ensure we have the correct information of the participant who is attending the session to forward the certificate of attendance.
After submitting this form, continue below to Select those Modules and Complete Payment.
Selecting Module(s) and Paying for Attendee
Choose the attendee's module)(s, then their email address at checkout so they receive their own session details and reminders. Your Community Futures office can pay with its card. We will send you the receipt directly.
Select Your Modules and Pay