Board Governance Course Returns in March

Sharpen Your Leadership Skills and Improve Our Community

• Central Illinois residents interested in making a difference in their communities through board leadership are invited to enroll in March’s Introduction to Board Governance course.

“If you live in Central Illinois and want to help make our community a better place – plus develop your professional leadership skills – this course will help you achieve those goals,” says Natalie Beck, executive director of The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, which helps facilitate the course sessions.

Led by Bruce Nims, a Decatur businessman and active community leader with extensive experience in board development, business ownership and training, the course helps participants develop skills in:

• community leadership, including being an effective and prepared board member;
• setting and guiding the direction of local organizations; and
• evaluating how well those organizations serve our community.

In addition, individuals who successfully complete the course will be connected with local organizations that may be in need of volunteer board members.

The March course includes a total of three class sessions:

• Thursday, March 13 6:30 - 9 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Monday, March 17 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cost per person for the entire course is $30. All sessions will be held at the Decatur Area Arts Council, third floor classroom, located at 125 N. Water St., Decatur, Ill.

Learn more information and enroll in the course on The Foundation’s website or email Kaitlyn Farrar at Kfarrar@heartofillinois.org or call 217-429-3000.