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100WHF Nonprofit Board Initiative Launch Event: Ready to Serve on a Nonprofit Board?

February 24, 2014
Herrick, Feinstein LLP

2 Park Avenue

New York City

Many executives view service on a nonprofit board as a fulfilling experience that permits them to share expertise with a cause and community. Others see nonprofit board service as a stepping stone to garner experience that will be useful for joining the board of a corporation or private company. 100WHF focused on:
  
•   how to be identified as a board candidate
•   what the selection process is like
•   what the fiduciary responsibilities and financial obligations of Board members are
•   how to make your presence felt and how to groom yourself for the next phase in your career

Roseann Stichnoth, EVP and Head of the Financial Services Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, moderated the panel, which consisted of:

Liz Latonero, Youth I.N.C.
Loren Miller, United Way
Sarah Najarian, Robin Hood
Cynthia Remec, BoardAssist