Battle Creek Community Training Calendar
Our partner, The Miller Foundation hosts FREE Board training events each year. These learning sessions are open to any current
Battle Creek Community member, Battle Creek non-profit leadership, board members, staff members or volunteers that directly serve the Battle Creek MI community, including having staff or office space in Battle Creek.
Each training is offered at two different times, in-person in Battle Creek, and features different topics from board governance basics to specialized areas such as finance and fundraising.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY SESSIONS
The Miller Foundation tracks participation and rewards organizations for attendance. Attendance will be taken at each event. Each participant must be registered and attend in order to obtain participation credit for your organization and a minimum 48 hour cancellation is required.
Title: Foundations of Board Governance
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 2026
Time: 9:00a-11:30a and 5:00p-7:30p (in-person) ET US and Canada
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Description: Nonprofits need board members who have a clear, disciplined understanding of their core responsibilities and the guardrails that ensure mission-driven oversight. Theses sessions clarify the distinct roles of governance vs. management, strengthens accountability, and establishes practices that prevent common board dysfunctions.
Participants leave with a solid grounding in effective board behavior, ethical decision-making, and the structures that support a healthy, high-performing organization.
Designed For - This workshop is ideal for new board members or those who want a refresher on the three legal duties and board obligations. It is recommended for all staff, leadership, and volunteers, including anyone interested in serving on a board.
Facilitator: Anne de Irala
REGISTER HERE for the AM Session
REGISTER HERE for the PM Session
Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the event if you are unable to attend. These workshops are offered at no-cost and “NO-SHOWS” may affect the ability of organizations to participate in future events.
You can go to your profile to edit your registration or if you need assistance please email Tracey@nonprofnetwork.org or call our office at 517-796-4750 ext.1
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Please review the Nonprofit Network events for all offerings if you do not live in or serve the Battle Creek, MI community.
