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So You Want to Join a Nonprofit Board

2023-03-30 17:30:00 2023-03-30 18:30:00 America/Chicago So You Want to Join a Nonprofit Board Start + Grow Your Nonprofit Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thursday, March 30
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-30 17:30:00 2023-03-30 18:30:00 America/Chicago So You Want to Join a Nonprofit Board Start + Grow Your Nonprofit Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Start + Grow Your Nonprofit

Whether you work in the corporate, public or nonprofit sphere, joining a nonprofit board of directors can be a great boost to your career. Serving on a board is a wonderful way to build leadership skills, grow your network, learn how nonprofits operate and make a difference in your community. And, it can be a lot of work!

Join this panel discussion of current board members and nonprofit executives to learn:

  • The benefits of joining a nonprofit board
  • The most-needed skills and expertise of nonprofit board members
  • Considerations and potential questions to ask before joining a board
  • Basic roles and responsibilities of board members
  • How to choose a nonprofit board to join
  • Expectations of board members in terms of time and financial commitment

This free workshop is ideal for new and aspiring board members, and civic-minded community members at large!

Presented in partnership with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.

About the Panelists:

Rebecca Guyette is the Chief Development Officer at the United Way of Champaign County. Rebecca (Becca) joined United Way of Champaign County in 2013 as Director of Leadership Giving, overseeing the now $3 million annual Pillar giving program. In 2019, she became Chief Development Officer. In this role, Becca continues to oversee the Pillar program, Major Gifts, and United Way’s Resource Development division.

As a Certified Fundraising Executive, she does ongoing training with local fundraising professionals, with specific emphasis on the development and sustainability of annual fund and major gift programs.

Prior to joining United Way, Becca worked for 10 years at the University of Illinois YMCA as Program and Development Director and led a capital funds drive to renovate the building. She received her MA in Communication from the University of Illinois.

In 2014 Becca was recognized as the Central Illinois Business Magazine Woman of the Year for her professional and community efforts. She is currently a board member for Lindsey Communities and Executive Club of Champaign County. She lives in Savoy with her husband, Joe and their two children.

Chris Randles is the CP/CFO of Parkland College. Chris came to Parkland College in 1994 as a staff accountant. He was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2008 and Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO/Treasurer in 2009 after filling the roles of senior accountant and controller.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a certified and licensed public accountant in the State of Illinois. Mr. Randles is a member of the AICPA, Illinois CPA Society, Association of Government Accountants, and the American Association of Accountants.

Chris was selected for News-Gazette’s Forty Under 40 Award in 2009.

Outside of work his interests are many and varied. He is a current member of the University of Illinois Community Credit Union Board (treasurer), Champaign Rotary Club Board, Champaign County CrimeStoppers Board, and the Illini Rebounders Club Board. Chris is a former member of Family Service of Champaign County Board (president & treasurer) and Big Brother Big Sisters (BBBS) of Central Illinois Board. He enjoys travel, film, sports, and spending time with his French Bulldog Zoe and his twin Nephews Holden & Finn.

Michelle Gonzales is the Special Assistant in Public Engagement at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Michelle Gonzales has been a Chicagoland transplant in CU for over thirty years. After twelve years as a third-grade teacher, she unexpectedly landed a position as the legislative assistant to the newly appointed State Senator Scott Bennett in 2015. It was through this office and opportunity that Michelle learned about the organizations, institutions, businesses and dedicated citizens that make Champaign-Urbana the resource-rich community it is today. During that chapter, she also discovered her passion for public service through volunteerism in a wide variety of activities.

The combination of her work and extra-curricular endeavors eventually led her to a job at the University of Illinois in Public Engagement through the Office of the Chancellor in 2020. Her undying commitment to Illinois at the university, local and state level is evident in all that she does as she continuously strives to build a healthier and happier community in this place she calls home. She knows that with every person she meets, we are all connected, we are all agents of change and we all have something valuable to contribute.

Michelle currently serves on the board for the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation, the Advancement Council for Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, is a member of Urbana Rotary and is a mentor through the CU 1-1 Mentoring program.

Registration is not required, but encouraged.

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Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 12:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

Sun, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 12, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 13, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 14, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sun, May 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, May 19, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, May 20, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Rescheduled
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 21, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, May 26, All day

Tue, May 27, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 28, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, May 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, May 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Jun 02, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio

Tue, Jun 03, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, Jun 04, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio

Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Studio

Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Jun 09, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Jun 10, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio