A strong nonprofit board is essential for organization-wide success. Join us for guidance on: • How to successfully induct new board members. • Defining board member roles. • Understand the board’s collective and individual fiduciary responsibilities. • Identify resources for support. • Understand the key questions to ask before joining a board. • Understand the time commitment involved with being a board member. Our Presenter is Cheryl Smith. Cheryl Smith is an American grant-writer, nonprofit trainer, and consultant. She has been in the nonprofit industry for over 25 years, and as the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, Cheryl helps over 3,000 nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl is also the author of the book, “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit.” She is a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE chapters across the U.S., as well as a guest speaker for many public, private, and Faith-Based Organizations. Broadly, Cheryl’s specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, and helping them to reach their highest and best potential.