TableTalks Seminars for Nonprofit Executive Leaders
A Peer Learning Network

Background
TableTalks Seminars for Nonprofit Professionals began over fifteen years ago to meet the needs of nonprofit professionals who wanted to learn from each other, gain new knowledge and skills and learn more about relevant issues and topics that pertain to managing and leading nonprofit organizations. Historically, sponsoring organizations included United Way of Washington, United Way of Pierce County, United Way of King County, Leadership Tomorrow and Business Volunteers for the Arts.

What is it?
As a “professional and personalized peer- learning group,” the seminar series is designed to meet the needs of the participants in a collegial atmosphere. It is recommended for mid and senior level nonprofit managers and executive directors. TableTalks is a forum for learning new skills, discussing practical solutions and brainstorming ideas in a confidential, safe and comfortable setting.

Specific topics are based on registrants’ requests. Topics have included: Effective Teams, Personnel Evaluations, Board Assessment and Evaluation, Getting Started in Planned Giving, Board President and Executive Director Relations, Developing a Philanthropic Organizational Culture.

The cohort group often selects a book to read and discuss. Titles have included: On Leadership, John Gardner, Peter Brinckerhoff’s Mission Based Management; Malcolm Gladwell’s Tipping Point, articles from the Harvard Business Review, Jim Collin’s Good to Great and so forth.

Current Schedule: January - June 2008

Six Seminars / 3 hours each
Registration Fee: $265
includes: Refreshments, hand-outs, group listserv, on-site peer learning, coaching and additional resources

BoardTalks Seminar Series
for Nonprofit Board Members
A peer-learning network

What is it?
BoardTalks Seminar Series is a peer-learning format for Board members from all types of nonprofit organizations.

Participants come together in a confidential, collegial and comfortable setting on a monthly basis to learn new skills, discuss practical solutions and brainstorm ideas.

Specific topics are based on registrants’ requests. Enrollment is limited to 12.

NEW by request!
BoardTalks for Board Chairs (and Chair-elects)
This 6 part seminar series is tailored to board chairs and chair-elects. The 'constructive partnership' between the board president/chair and the executive director and between the full board is an essential ingredient to strong boards and healthy organizations. Through peer conversations and problem solving, participants will leave each session with tools, strategies and action plans.

Where are TableTalks and BoardTalks located?
The group meets at Non-Profit Works on Capitol Hill/Seattle in a comfortable, homey office setting. Sometimes the group rotates the location so that participants get a behind the scenes look at different types of local organizations.

Who facilitates the sessions?
Janet Boguch, Principal Consultant and Owner of Non-Profit Works, has served as the facilitator, trainer and coach for the series since its inception fifteen years ago. For over 25 years Janet has worked with several hundred nonprofits of all types and sizes. The mission of Non-Profit Works is to assist individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential and to ensure the health and stability of the nonprofit and public sectors. Janet is described as “smart, caring, seasoned and highly motivating”. She serves on the faculty for Seattle University’s graduate degree program, Masters of Not-for-Profit Leadership and for the University’ of Washington’s Fundraising Management and Nonprofit Certificate Programs.

How do I register for TableTalks or BoardTalks?

• Registrations are limited. Please use the applicable registration form found at the links above.
• For TableTalks and Board Talks Seminars the Registration Fee is $265 for the six-month series. No make-up sessions. No refunds.
• Registration includes: monthly, 3-hour seminars; listserv and resource sharing between sessions; hand-outs; refreshments.
• Complete the applicable registration form (above) and write a check. Send both to: Janet Boguch, Non-Profit Works 1802 E. Prospect Seattle, WA 98112. For more information, email Janet Boguch ( ).

Limited enrollment! Sessions fill quickly.