About the Board Summit
According to our Central Texas Board Report, there are about 7,000 empty board seats that local nonprofits are trying to fill. Join us at the Board Summit to meet 50 Austin-area nonprofits looking for talented professionals like you to join their boards.
When: June 7, 2012, 6:15-8:45 PM
Where: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Fee: $35, hors d'oeuvres provided
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Board Summit Agenda
| 6:15 pm | Registration and Reception Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and networking with nonprofits. |
| 6:45-7:10 pm | Welcoming Remarks and Keynote Address By Jeffery Garvey |
| 7:15-8:00 pm | "What to Know Before You Join a Board" This special presentation is designed for those new to board service and is open to any guests interested in attending. All others are encouraged to continue visiting and networking with the featured nonprofits. |
| 8:00-8:45 pm | Networking Continue enjoying hors d'oeuvres and networking with nonprofits. |
Keynote Speaker - Jeffery C. Garvey
Jeffery C. Garvey is the President & CEO of the Austin Community Foundation. Garvey leads ACF's mission to promote local philanthropy and make enduring investments aimed at improving the quality of life for Central Texans.
Jeff is a founder of Austin Ventures, one of the largest venture and growth equity firms in Texas. He actively participated in the company development process as a board member with a variety of portfolio companies, many of which became publicly traded entities.
Garvey is the founding chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF). LAF fights to improve the lives of people affected by cancer and have raised more than $400 million in service to its mission. Garvey has also served on the boards of and provided guidance and financial support to a range of Austin nonprofit organizations, including the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, KLRU, Center for Childhood Protection, St. Andrew's Episcopal School and St. Edward's University. He has also served as a board member for USA Cycling and the USA Cycling Development Foundation.
Featured Nonprofits
If you are looking to get involved with a nonprofit, either as a board member or as a volunteer, please consider any of the organizations below - they are looking for talented people like you!
The following great organizations are unable to attend the Board Summit, but are actively seeking new board members. Please contact any of them directly to inquire about board service:
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What's New
Nonprofit Excellence Awards: Recognize the achievements of Central Texas nonprofits in the categories of Collaboration, Impact, Innovation & Learning, Board Excellence and Nonprofit Leader of the Year. Submit your nomination.
Join a Nonprofit Board: Attend Board Summit on June 7 to meet the executive leaders of 55 Austin-area nonprofits looking for talented professionals like you to join their boards.
Register to Attend the 2012 Texas Nonprofit Summit!: We're thrilled to announce this year's Texas Nonprofit Summit featured speakers and early bird registration. The 250 available early bird registrations are expected to go quickly, so grab yours today!
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