Learn To Lead

Learn To Lead is a five-week training to help those interested in service on a nonprofit Board of Directors. Learn To Lead is free of charge and made possible thanks to a grant from the Volunteer Generation Fund in partnership with AmeriCorps and Serve Wisconsin.

Please fill out the form below to register for our upcoming Learn To Lead cohort.

When: August 6 to September 10 (no session August 20)
Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Great Rivers United Way, 1855 E. Main St., Onalaska, WI 54650

Session Schedule:

• August 6 – Board 101

  • At this intro session led by former School District of La Crosse Superintendent Randy Nelson, you’ll learn how nonprofit boards put mission into motion.

• August 13 – Understanding Financials & Board Ethics

  • Finance and Ethics professionals Wade Hackbarth and Dr. Rick Kyte will cover financial oversight and ethical decision-making for board members.

• August 27 – Community Needs & Board Panel

  • We’ll highlight local needs, followed by an opportunity to hear directly from people who are currently serving on nonprofit boards.

• September 3 – Fundraising & Executive Director Panel

  • Executive Directors from local orgs will be on hand talk fundraising and what’s expected of board members when it comes to raising money.

• September 10 – Nonprofit “Speed Dating”

  • At our final session, Great Rivers United Way will introduce you to some of its nonprofit friends! We’ll shoot professional headshots and celebrate with cake.