Goodwill Leaders Strengthen Nonprofit Governance Through LMV’s On Board! Program

/in /by

Leadership Mahoning Valley hosted its On Board! Board Training and Governance Academy on April 7 at the United Way Volunteer Resource Center in Boardman, offering a dynamic professional development opportunity for nonprofit leaders, board members and volunteers across the Valley.

The training is designed to support both new and seasoned nonprofit board members and organizational leadership, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead with accountability and purpose. The curriculum included key content from Charitable University, a learning platform developed by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, which emphasizes core topics such as board governance, governmental filings, financial operations, internal controls, record-keeping and fundraising.

Participants gained valuable insight into the legal and ethical responsibilities of nonprofit leadership, with a strong emphasis on protecting charitable assets and serving communities effectively. Topics also covered foundational best practices in nonprofit governance and clarified the essential duties and expectations of board service.

Representing Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries were (top photo, from left):

  • Shelley Murray, CEO

  • Carol Holmes-Chambers, Community Solutions Director

  • Board Members Kathy Gerberry, Vicki Mincey, Trish Mossor, Anthony Sertick and HaSheen Wilson

  • Joe Paloski, Vice President, Mission Services

Murray participated in the CEO Working Better Together Panel, discussing and answering questions about nonprofit board best practices and board relations.

The On Board! Academy is a vital investment in the nonprofit sector, helping ensure that leaders are well-prepared to make informed decisions and fulfill their duty to the organizations and communities they serve.