By Arrick Garringer—
MUNCIE, IN — Community members from East Central Indiana are invited to attend All Aboard: Board Leadership in Action, an annual workshop designed to help individuals explore nonprofit board service, on Tuesday, May 12, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the YWCA of Central Indiana, 310 E. Charles St., downtown Muncie.
The free event is presented by Shafer Leadership Academy, Heart of Indiana United Way, and the Nonprofit Support Network, with additional programmatic and in-kind support from the YWCA of East Central Indiana.
This three-hour workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning more about local nonprofits and what it means to serve on a nonprofit board. Participants will explore the roles and responsibilities of board service and learn how to identify nonprofit board opportunities in Muncie and Delaware County that align with their skills and interests. Dinner will be provided.
The program will be facilitated by Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director of Shafer Leadership Academy, and Dr. John Anderson Jr. of the Family Life Institute. It will also feature a panel discussion with local nonprofit leaders Lindsey Arthur, CEO of Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity; Dave Franklin, board member of Muncie Queer Alliance; and Ken Hudson, Executive Director of Whitely Community Council.
All Aboard emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences in nonprofit board service. Strong boards benefit from members who bring a wide range of insights, ideas, and connections that help organizations better understand and respond to community needs. The workshop is intended to encourage broader participation in board service, especially among those who may be considering it for the first time.
Jena Ashby, Relationship and Resource Director for the Nonprofit Support Network, said, “Board members are a vital part of a thriving nonprofit organization. We are grateful for the community members who attend this training and choose to invest in community betterment through board service.”
To learn more about and register for the All Aboard workshop, visit https://www.shaferleadership.com/all-aboard/ or email Mitch Isaacs at misaacs@shaferleadership.com.
About Shafer Leadership Academy
Shafer Leadership Academy provides inclusive leadership development so that people, organizations, and communities reach their full potential. Empowering people to inspire positive change in their community—our participants excel in their careers, enrich the lives of others and transform their communities.
About Heart of Indiana United Way
Heart of Indiana United Way mobilizes communities to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. With deep local roots, across Delaware, Madison, Henry, Randolph, and Fayette Counties, we unite people and resources to tackle core interconnected challenges and create a future where everyone everywhere can reach their full potential.
About Nonprofit Support Network
Nonprofit Support Network is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County by providing them programs, services, and tools to strengthen organizations. Our mission is to provide support to ensure a healthy, well-supported, sustainable nonprofit sector in Muncie and Delaware County.
