Boards that Lead: A Candid Conversation for Leaders, Donors, and Volunteers
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (7:30 AM - 9:30 AM)
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Description
Join us for an engaging and honest discussion about what it truly means to serve on and support a nonprofit board in today’s environment. Whether you're a current board member, a nonprofit executive, a dedicated donor, or someone considering board service, this program will unpack the real-world expectations, challenges, and best practices of effective board leadership. Learn how to lead with purpose, strengthen organizational impact, and navigate the unique dynamics of nonprofit organizations.
Agenda:
7:30 am: Registration, Food, Networking
8 am: “Stronger Boards, Stronger Missions: Leading with Clarity and Confidence”
Led by Lori Higgins, MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce President
8:30 am: 'Serving with Purpose: Best Practices, Current Realities'
A facilitated panel with Non-Profit Leaders (Steve Griffiths, Stepping Stone; Tess DeGeest, Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation; Susan Diersen, Meals on Wheels of Anoka County; Andrea Melberg Thompson, Mercy Hospital/Allina Health)
9:00 am: Q&A
9:30 am: Adjourn
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No cost thanks to a generous sponsorship by Connexus Energy.
SBM Fire Station #3 11920 Ulysses St NE Blaine,
MN55434United States