Board Officer Role Learning Sessions: Chair/Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
July 10 @ 1:00 pm – July 24 @ 2:00 pm CST
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Series Fee*: $50 for MCN members / $70 for nonmembers
*Note: these sessions are also included in the Board Member’s Guide to Good Governance series. Do not register for this series if you already paid for the Board Member’s Guide to Good Governance series.
Ready to transition into an Officer role, but unsure of what these roles entail, and where to start? This 3-part series provides a comprehensive overview of the specific duties and elevated expectations associated with Board leadership positions. Participants will gain the insights necessary to:
- Understand the specific duties of each Officer position and their role.
- Learn the legal obligations associated with Board leadership.
- Create an effective working relationship between Officer positions, the board, and staff.
Chair/Vice Chair Session // July 10, 2026 @ 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central
- Effectively running meetings,
- understanding the basics of board procedures, and
- being the conduit of communication between the Board and staff.
Treasurer Session // July 17, 2026 @ 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central
- Interpreting financial statements,
- creating budgets and
- guiding fiscal strategy.
Secretary Session // July 24, 2026 @ 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central
- Ensuring accurate record keeping including meeting minutes and governing documents.
Each event takes place on Friday every week from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CT.
Event Details
This event is a series with three dates: July 10, 17 & 24. The series registration price includes all three sessions. These sessions are also provided as part of the Board Member’s Guide to Good Governance series (find more info and register here). Do not register for both series.
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This sessions will be recorded available to registrants after the live event.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
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We offer partial scholarships for all of our educational workshops. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.
Speaker Information
Cameron Kruger, founder, That Nonprofit Guy
Cameron Kruger is a passionate advocate for the nonprofit sector. He is the founder of That Nonprofit Guy, a consultancy focused on building the capacity of nonprofits and Adjunct Professor in the Organizational Leadership department at Southern New Hampshire University. Cameron has previously served as the President/CEO of the Duluth Children’s Museum and was Board Chair for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Leslie Brunfelt, finance director, City of Proctor, MN
Leslie Brunfelt holds a CPA license and has 30 years of experience as an accountant in a variety of professional roles including at a few nonprofits. Her current role is Finance Director for the City of Proctor, MN. She is also currently involved in the community as a board member for First Witness Child Advocacy Center, treasurer at St. Paul’s Church, and as a sustaining member of the Junior League of Duluth. Leslie lives in Duluth and loves being outdoors on Duluth trails or adventuring the North Shore and the BWCA. She is a self-described foodie and loves to try new recipes and restaurants.
