Nonprofit speed matching event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 11:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Community Foundation is holding Nonprofit Speed Matching events this September and October on both the east and west slopes of the county.
Nonprofit Speed Matching connects people in the community who are interested in serving on nonprofit boards with nonprofits seeking qualified board or board committee members. Nonprofit boards provide the opportunity to become more deeply involved with an issue or program you care about while investing in your community and the people who live in it, collaborating with others who share your values and interests, broadening your leadership skills, and expanding your personal and professional networks.
South Shore of Lake Tahoe
South Shore registrations
Registration for NONPROFITS: https://south-shore-tahoe-nonprofit-registration.eventbrite.com
Registration for COMMUNITY MEMBERS: https://south-shore-tahoe-community-member-registration.eventbrite.com
West Slope of El Dorado County
Wednesday, October 5 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Services District - 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park
Registration for NONPROFITS: https://west-slope-nonprofit-registration.eventbrite.com
Registration for COMMUNITY MEMBERS: https://west-slope-community-member-registration.eventbrite.com
How the event works: Community members and nonprofits register & complete a short application. Prior to the event, potential board member registrants will be sent the websites & mission statements of the participating nonprofits. This information allows registrants to familiarize themselves with each participating nonprofit. Attendees will interact with nonprofits matching their passions in 6-minute rounds. After the Speed Matching is over, attendees will have 30 minutes to mix & mingle over refreshments with participating nonprofits to follow up & exchange contact information.
Benefits to Community Members include the ability to create a positive impact by contributing enthusiasm and expertise to an organization that needs help addressing community needs; the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals toward a common goal; ability to broaden professional and leadership skills while learning about nonprofit governance; and, expansion of personal and professional networks in the community.
Benefits to Nonprofits include access to enthusiastic, skilled, and diverse candidates who want to make a difference in the community; reduced time and resources spent on recruiting board members–resulting in improved organizational efficiency in filling leadership needs; and, exposure to candidates outside of the “usual” recruiting circles.
The deadline for registration is August 31. Email Kathy Haven (kathy@eldoradocf.org) of Avis Jolly (avis@eldoradocf.org) with any questions about this event.