As a board member, your heart is in the right place. You joined the board because you care about a nonprofit’s mission, and you want to make a meaningful impact to the organization.
But let’s face it - being a board member isn’t easy. You may be feeling a bit confused about your role, or worried you’re not measuring up. There’s a lack of clarity for what’s expected of you, and you may not have the right training or resources you need to be successful.
As a result, you’ve noticed your board members are operating in silos, and you don’t feel like you’re a united or consistent team.
Serving on a board should not be a burden. You deserve the chance to make a positive contribution and have a gratifying volunteer experience. It’s time to move away from confusion and burnout, and move toward clarity and empowerment.
Introducing: Chart Your Path
How to Become an Engaged & Effective Board Member
Chart Your Path is a brand new, FREE workshop for nonprofit board members and executives who want to build a strong and united board, and help board members achieve their full potential as volunteers.
During this one-hour workshop, you'll gain valuable tools and resources to “chart your path” as a board member. You'll learn about the behaviors of outstanding board members, and how to design an individual board experience that you enjoy. All session attendees will receive a copy of our workshop brochure with key takeaways to bring back to your board.
Chart Your Path is created and designed by Margie (Thirlby) DuBois and Rebecca Wilson, two nonprofit consultants who are both seasoned board members and former executives. They know the challenges of serving on a board, as well how to develop engaged, happy, and impactful boards.
Chart Your Path workshop offerings have closed for 2023. If you or your board is interested in bringing Chart Your Path to your organization, please contact us and we’ll get in touch with you!
Meet Your Facilitators
Margie (Thirlby) DuBois, CPC
Margie is the principal and founder of the Thirlby Company LLC, a coaching and consulting practice that helps people gain confidence and become who they’re meant to be in work and in life. The Thirlby Company’s core services management consulting, life and leadership coaching, communication training, retreat facilitation, and supporting nonprofits with fundraising, team, and governance strategy.
When she’s not having fun with her clients, you can find Margie reading a book, going on a hike, watching sports (go Seahawks and Mariners!), or spending quality time with her husband, Ben. Margie is a volunteer with Reading Partners and Salute Colorado, a graduate of Leadership Denver, and a former board member for Spark the Change Colorado, Rebuilding Together Colorado, and the Tony Grampsas Youth Board. You can follow Margie on LinkedIn, on Instagram @coachmargie, or start a conversation here.
Rebecca Wilson
Rebecca Wilson’s professional and community work focus on her passion for furthering education, volunteerism and healthy communities. Professionally, Rebecca served in education and nonprofit leadership for over 15 years and has founded several ventures. She currently splits her time as a board strategy consultant and an education placement consultant.
Rebecca's civic involvement mirrors her professional work. She currently volunteers in leadership capacities with the Burke Museum Association, Seattle Repertory Theater, Seattle Children's Color Me Happy Guild, Junior League of Seattle and the National Museum and Center for Service. Rebecca has also held volunteer leadership roles with the Sanctuary Art Center, YMCA of Greater Seattle, The Ruby Room, YMCA of the USA, Seattle Works, Girls on the Run and the Seattle Center Advisory Commission.
In her free time, Rebecca enjoys running, golf, tennis and cheering on the Seahawks and Mariners. Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn.
This pro bono event is made possible by The Thirlby Company and Board Engage.
