# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Serving on a nonprofit board shouldn’t feel mysterious—or intimidating. This interactive, in-person session breaks down the core responsibilities every nonprofit board is expected to address each year, in plain language and without governance jargon. Together, we’ll walk through what boards are actually responsible for (and what they aren’t), including financial oversight, executive support, legal and ethical obligations, strategic direction, and board effectiveness. Participants will gain clarity on where boards add the most value, common places boards get stuck, and how to focus limited time on the work that truly matters. This session is designed to be practical, approachable, and reassuring—ideal for board members at any stage, as well as staff who work closely with boards.

Location: 25 W Main Ave, Spokane
3rd Floor Classroom 

Cost: Free for SIMBA Nonprofit members | $25 for non-members | $5 off for Greater Spokane Progress members

Due to space constraints, a maximum of 2 people per organization may attend. Attendance is limited to active nonprofit staff or board members—no consultants, please. There will be no walk-ins or ticket sales at the door. Each attendee must pay separately; there is no group option.

About Kari Anderson
Kari Anderson is the founder of Incite! Consulting Group, bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership. Having served as an Executive Director and board member, she understands the unique challenges nonprofits face. Kari specializes in helping organizations build sustainable revenue streams, develop strategic plans, and enhance leadership effectiveness. Her approach combines practical strategies with a deep empathy for the nonprofit sector.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spokane/board-basics-without-the-boring-parts-what-every-nonprofit-board-needs-to-handle-each-year/200030168018559
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Spokane
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 25 W. Main St. Suite C1, Spokane, WA, United States, Washington 99201
- **lat**: 47.65887
- **long**: -117.4123
- **full address**: 25 W. Main St. Suite C1, Spokane, WA, United States, Washington 99201

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year being held?
  - **A:** Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at 25 W. Main St. Suite C1, Spokane, WA, United States, Washington 99201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year?
  - **A:** Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year is organized by Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Spokane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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