Board Development Workshop
Sponsored by
Practical Tips & Tools Series: A New Day Is Dawning: How to See Your Board as an Asset
This interactive session invites nonprofit leaders to rethink the role, responsibilities, and
untapped potential of their boards. Too often, boards are viewed primarily through the lens
of compliance or fundraising. This experience challenges those assumptions and reframes
the board as a strategic asset capable of advancing mission, strengthening community
impact, and fueling sustainable growth. Participants will explore how to uncover the
“hidden treasure” within board members’ skills, networks, and lived experience; shift
toward opportunity-focused governance; and lead with clarity, learning, and purpose.
Attendees will leave with fresh perspective, practical insights, and concrete ideas to elevate
board engagement and effectiveness.
Key Takeaways:
- Moving from Fundraising to Mining Treasure
- Focusing on Opportunity and Growth
- Leading Through Learning and Showing the Way
- Welcome to Our Adventure, Let's Enjoy the Journey
Speaker: John Epps, Managing Principal, Creative Excellence
John Epps
Managing Principal
Mr. John Epps is Managing Principal at Creative Excellence. He and his team support practice, strategies, and initiatives that invest in the growth and empowerment of individuals, teams, and organizations that want to transform their markets, communities, and careers. Through their coaching, training, research, consulting, and planning services they help communities and organizations have greater impact and brighter futures. For over 30 years Mr. Epps has committed time to the nonprofit and faith-based community through mentoring, serving boards, and supporting organizational leaders:
- Mr. Epps is the Treasurer of the Board for the Consortium for Early Learning Services a community-based organization committed to providing advocacy and resources in the establishment and support of quality, affordable and accessible childcare services for children and families in Riverside County.
- Mr. Epps is the Treasurer of the Board for Building Resilient Communities a community organization providing disaster preparedness and resiliency training and resources for individuals, families, faith-based and community organizations supporting diverse and underserved communities.
- Our latest community projects include “Brother 2 Brother” aimed at helping Black and African American men build relationships and strategies addressing issues around health, identity, relationships, finances, mental health and more. Nurturing Fathers, a 13-week training for first-time fathers, and the Brotherhood Circle a program to address toxic masculinity and recruits mentors for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Board Development Workshop
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Workshop: 8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Location
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Fees/Admission
AcademyGO Members: $60.00
Not Yet A Member $75.00
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Contact Information
Kimberly Hallmark
(760) 559-8998
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