Join us for a half-day workshop focused on how to move your board to the next level. We will learn strategies to increase board engagement, how to use limited meeting time effectively, and how to ensure that your board is preparing for what it needs to be in the future.
As organizations face increasing demands, limited resources, and a competitive fundraising landscape, it’s crucial to design intentional governance strategies that maximize board impact. Local New Hampshire nonprofit leaders will share their successful board transformation stories and practical approaches to purpose-driven leadership.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect! Hosted in partnership with the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits.
- 9:00-9:30 a.m: Check-in, networking, continental Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m: Program begins
- Lunch included
About the Presenters:
Kellie Wardman, PCC, ACTC, is a senior consultant and certified coach with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She worked for 10 years at The Granite YMCA in operations and as COO. Kellie also served as a resource director for the YMCA of the USA and the Northern New England YMCA Alliance supporting all Ys in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. For the last five years, she has worked with DBD Group, supporting non-profits across the country focusing on strategic planning, board development, staff and culture work, executive coaching, fundraising, and more. Kellie lives in Dunbarton.
Diane Fitzpatrick is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club in Manchester. Her crucial role at the Club is creating, communicating, implementing, and sustaining strategic initiatives. Diane has over 30 years of experience in higher education, marketing, and business-to-business development. Before her position at the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, Diane was the Dean of Admission at New England College. Diane is a dynamic leader who effectively and successfully managed the demands of a goal-oriented, high-pressure management team while facilitating various business-to-business relationships. Diane was named Excellence in Small Business in Nonprofit and NH 200 Most Influential Business Leaders.
Michael St. Onge, CIMA®️, CPWA®️, is a Senior Vice President and Private Client Relationship Manager at NHTrust, bringing over 25 years of expertise in wealth and investment management. With a strong background in guiding high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and non-profits, Michael specializes in creating tailored financial strategies that align with clients' unique objectives. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and is a Finance Committee member for the Castle Preservation Society (Castle in the Clouds.) His extensive volunteer experience and leadership on these boards have equipped him with unique insights into building focused, purpose-driven boards for non-profits, ensuring strategic growth and financial sustainability.
Hello all! I’m Bekah Dreyer, the new Reference & Instruction Librarian, liaising with English, History, Criminal Justice, and Fine Arts. I graduated from Saint A’s in 2015, and for the last two years I’ve been out in Indiana getting my MLS at Indiana University. I like to call it my Big Midwestern Adventure, but it’s certainly wonderful to be back home!
