BOOT CAMP for parish councils & Non-Profit boards

If you are new to a board or you've been asked to consider serving in the future, prepare to make a meaningful contribution through this Boot Camp for Parish Councils and Non-Profit Boards.

Textbook:  Thy Will Be Done by Pdn. Peter Danilchick

Six sessions of Boot Camp meets the 3rd Mondays of each month for 60 minutes, 4:30pm PT / 7:30 pm ET, September through January. See schedule below.

​Let Boot Camp be your onboarding and training resource for your parish council and nonprofit board!

 "The information provided is truly essential to effective leadership.  Boot camp gave me the foundational knowledge I needed to lead my organization with confidence. The instructors are well versed in nonprofit management and provided a friendly environment in which to explore solutions to challenges faced by the participants in leading their organizations. Boot camp ought to be required for all parish council and nonprofit board members." 

- Randa Anderson, Ph.D. OCAMPR​

"Boot Camp reveals the deeper questions to ask of my organization.  As the secretary for a non-profit church organization, having access to institutional documents and records isn't enough.  Boot Camp is equipping me to ask questions that give direction and meaning to our growth.  I am learning how to effectively state and communicate our objectives so that I can be a better ambassador of our ministry.  Boot camp is giving me the tools and the confidence to transform from being a follower and note-taker to a leader within the organization."

- Shelby Giokas, MDiv SVS 2020, Program Secretary for Thriving in Ministry and Administrative Assistant for the OCA Office of Pastoral Life

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Session 1 - September 19

• Doulos​ and Understanding your WHY
• Board distinctions
• Organization Life Stages

Session 2 - October 3

• Fiduciary Duties
• Begin Boot Camp Project* 

Session 3 - October 17

• Overview of Roles and Responsibilities
• Leading Strategically​​​​

Session 4 - November 21

• Ensuring Financial Stability
• Stewardship and Financial Plan

Session 5 - December 19

• Being an Ambassador
• Supporting the Priest or Executive Director

Session 6 - January 16

• Ensuring Healthy Governance
• Case Studies

*Your Boot Camp project will not only help you become more familiar with your organization, but provide an excellent updated resource for future members who onboard as you gather this information about your Parish or non-profit organization:

• Mission, Vision, Core Values
• Charter, Constitution, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws
• Board Minutes
• Budget and Financial Statements
• Board Terms, Roles, and Responsibilities

​Why make the investment? Read More

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Boot Camp - Parish Councils & Non-Profit Boards
3rd Mondays
Facilitated by Hollie Benton

"As parish leaders, we should always be developing those who can replace us in our current roles. Mentoring and supporting new and emerging leaders energizes the  body of Christ with vital and meaningful work!"
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Hollie Benton serves as the Executive Director for the Orthodox Christian Leadership Inititiave.  Read More...​​

Boot Camp - Parish Councils & Non-Profit Boards
3rd Mondays
Facilitated by Fr. Ian Pac-Urar

"I love the support and camaraderie of peer-learning groups. There is no “sage on the stage” – everyone contributes and decides what to take away from the experience. My job is to keep the discussion productive and progressing. Give a lecture and people forget. Peer learners have fun and remember."
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Fr. Ian Pac-Urar serves Presentation of Our Lord in Fairlawn, OH.​

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