Assistance League® of Boise
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Opening Welcome Video
Session #1 - Kevin Bailey, Board Management
This session is designed to help clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director and define best practices for board management. Attendees will leave having a better understanding of their roles, tasks, and what is and isn’t their responsibility. In addition, attendees will be able to identify strategies to increase board member engagement. This training is ideal for executive directors, their board members, and those looking to join a nonprofit board.
Session #2 - Kim Sherman-Labrum, Post with Purpose: Instagram & Facebook Strategies
Dive into the best practices for posting to Instagram and Facebook. This class covers everything from optimizing your content for each platform to effective repurposing techniques and proven strategies for increasing engagement and reach.
Session #3 - Brian Kane, Conflict Resolution
Transform conflict into collaboration in the nonprofit world. Through real stories and strategic insights, discover how mission-driven leaders can turn challenges and disagreement into catalysts for trust, resilience, and impact.
Monday PM Sessions
Session #1 - Kristi Saucerman, Sponsor Acquisition
During this session learn how to build a winning sponsorship program
Sponsorships are more than just a check
- Sponsorships are partnerships, not donations
- Think beyond the banner: today’s sponsors expect creativity, activation, and impact
Session #3 - Amy Little Ridenour, Step by Step Nonprofit Sustainability
This breakout session is designed to lay the foundation of building nonprofit surplus funds, starting with budgeting and controlling costs and ending with nonprofit investment options including endowment funds. There will be interactive opportunities throughout the hour for knowledge sharing and making connections.
Tuesday AM Sessions
Session #1 - Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services (IDOVS), Volunteer Management: Recruitment and Retention Strategies that Work
In this engaging session, members of the IDOVS leadership team will share practical insights and proven strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers.
Recruitment strategies will include:
- Craft clear and compelling volunteer position descriptions
- Identify and attract the right volunteers for your organization
- Leverage resources and platforms to broadcast your volunteer opportunities
Retention strategies will include:
- Develop strong onboarding and training
- Ensure thoughtful volunteer engagement practices
- Create and apply effective recognition practices (on a tight budget)
Whether you’re new to volunteer coordination or looking to refresh your approach, you’ll leave with actionable tools, useful templates, and a supportive network of peers ready to help you thrive in your volunteer management role.
Session #2 - Jana Kemp, Making Meetings Matter
Tired of meetings – in person and online – that go nowhere, yet you are expected to show up? Ready for meaningful meeting time – that ends on time?
Join internationally recognized meeting expert Jana Kemp to learn the tips and tricks for agenda-setting and meeting conduct that will make every meeting of any size matter. Get the right people there. Start and end on time – and more!