Inn at the Commons
200 N. Riverside Ave.
Medford, OR 97501
Please call 541 779-5811 to make your reservations and don't forget to mention you are with Habitat Oregon.
Your presenter for the day may be familiar to you if you attended one of the HFHI National Conferences, or the 2014 HFHO Conference where he co-hosted a board workshop with Randy Heise, HFHO Board President. George is an independent nonprofit consultant, specializing in board development, strategic planning and fundraising. He has helped hundreds of Habitat affiliates across the nation use their strengths to overcome challenges. With over 25 years of experience as a Habitat volunteer, and 17 years working for Habitat International supporting affiliates, he promises an interesting, and interactive day that will help new or seasoned affiliate folks achieve excellence
Why you should attend:
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon (HFHO), your affiliate State Support Organization, as part of its strategic plan, is devoting significant resources this year to board development and performance. This is a supercharged day, coming to a location near you, to help your Board and Executive Director (if you have one) to learn how to govern, grow, and lead your affiliate. Bringing a full day of board training and information on affiliate excellence out to you is an affordable opportunity that should not be missed!
Who should attend:
Recommended for your Executive Director and all of your board members. At a minimum, your board officers will benefit from attending. New board members, or those you believe will someday become officers should also be encouraged to fully learn how to lead their affiliate. The material is also applicable to any other nonprofit boards you may serve. If you do not have an ED, invite your most senior paid staff person.
Outcomes for the day:
Cost:
Plan on bringing your ED and as many board members as possible. Each 1-day session will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., with lunch included. There are discounted rates for groups:
1 - 2 people from an affiliate - $35 each
3 - 4 people from an affiliate - $30 each
5 or more people from an affiliate- $25 each
Scholarships from Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon are available to affiliates located in: Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler Counties. These funds will cover 50% of your costs including travel and registration, up to $500! Click here to be taken to the application for details.
Ways to register:
If you are an Executive Director you can find out who from your board will be attending and register for them. That way you know which price structure is appicable.
If you are a Board Member or Executive Director and you do not know how many people will be attending from your affilate.
Agenda Overview for the Day
8:30 am Registration and Refreshments
9:00 am Opening, introductions and your expectations
9:30 am Habitat for Humanity: Yesterday and Today. A look at our founding principles, the current strategic vision and how your affiliate can achieve the mission of Habitat in your service area.
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Your Board of Directors: How a successful non-profit board should be operating in the state of Oregon. We will cover best practices, financial and fiscal responsibilities, recruiting new members, and running effective meetings.
11:45 am Lunch (included)
12:15 pm Announcements
12:30 pm The 12 Principles of Governance that Power Exceptional Boards from BoardSource: A different way of looking at the work your board does, plus a case study exercise.
1:45 pm Break
2:00 pm Board and Staff Relationships: How an Executive Director and Board can work effectively together and lead in harmony. We will discuss how all staff positions fit in, and review common HR challenges.
2:45 pm Q and A
3:00 pm Close and Departure