Non-profit expert to give presentation

GREENCASTLE -- The Putnam County Community Foundation and the Bonner Scholar Program at DePauw University are pleased to announce that non-profit expert Bryan Orander will be coming to Greencastle Oct. 25 to present a workshop titled "New Board Member Orientation."

This workshop is a part of the Putnam County Community Foundation's Non-Profit Learning Series, which is geared toward community members who staff or volunteer with non-profit organizations and wish to build capacity in areas of fundraising, governance, marketing and more. Workshops are informative and engaging.

This workshop is particularly suited for new, newer and potential non-profit board members and staff.

It will cover topics such as being an effective board member, what should happen in board meetings and how to participate, how to interact with staff and other board members, and responsibilities and legal obligations of a board member.

The workshop will be held at The Inn at DePauw from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes a catered lunch.

The cost to attend is $15 per person if registered and paid by Oct.18 or $25 per person after that date.

To register for this workshop, visit www.pcfoundation.org or e-mail mwhited@pcfoundation.org.

For more information, please contact Eric Wolfe, community development director at the Putnam County Community Foundation at 653-4978.

The Putnam County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1985 to serve donors, award grants and provide leadership, enriching the quality of life and strengthening community in Putnam County.

The Community Foundation administers more than 210 funds and endowments for donors supporting a variety of charities.