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Best Practice Workshop
Board Development:
What works, what doesn't, and why?
Whether you are new to the nonprofit world or have helped to shape it, the workshop provided participants an opportunity to learn and share ideas on how to develop a nonprofit board.

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New Trier Township Trustee Alan Goldberg, who helped coordinate the event with Township Staff, welcomed participants.

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Keynote speaker, Valerie M. Plomin, Ph.D., of Active Solutions & Knowledge, LLC provided an overview of "Board Trends for the 21st Century." Dr. Plomin noted that the largest age category of people who volunteer is 35-44 years. The next largest are those aged 55-65 years. The breakout sessions provided an opportunity to discuss best practices on recruitment for specific demographics, board structure, and how to develop special projects to engage and retain volunteers.

To learn more about the workshop, or receive a copy of the presentation handout, "Best Practices to Re-Energize Your Board", please contact: Community Services Administrator
847-446-8203

More than 65 representatives from nonprofits exchanged best practices at the New Trier Township sponsored event, which was held on October 30, 2006 at the Winnetka Woman's Club.

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Darlene Ehling of Active Solutions & Knowledge, LLC facilitated a discussion on how to attract baby boomers to your nonprofit board.

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From left to right: Cynthia Douchette, Executive Director, The Warming House; Len Rubin, Chairman, Special Gifts Theatre; and Lea Murray, Board President, The Volunteer Center of New Trier Township provide insights into their organizations.

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