Calendar of Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Seminars & Events

Every year BVU presents over 25 seminars packed with useful and practical knowledge. These educational forums are crafted to tackle the unique needs of nonprofits. BVU also coordinates a number of annual events celebrating and promoting volunteerism.

BVU is accepting credit cards for seminar registrations. We continually update our calendar of seminars. For further information, call BVU at (216) 736-7711.

Thursday, March 18

Performance Evaluation: For the Chief Executive & By the Chief Executive

Join BVU for a seminar encompassing both performance evaluations of the chief executive with the board and performance evaluations by the chief executive with staff.  Major focus will be given to establishing annual expectations, supporting accomplishments, acknowledging strengths, and addressing areas for attention.

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Penton Media Building Conference Center (Main Lobby)
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Thursday, April 08

Effective Leadership of Nonprofit Boards

Join BVU for a small, hands-on workshop that will address the role of board leaders in guiding and shaping a board to advance the organization to achieve its full potential.

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Penton Media Building Conference Center (Main Lobby)
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Friday, April 23

Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25

Global Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world, celebrated in more than 100 countries in every region of the world.  As the lead agency in Cleveland, Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) mobilized over 900 youth and 15 nonprofits in 2009. In addition to engaging youth groups, this year BVU will mobilize business groups to participate in meaningful service projects with the youth in their lives (children, grandchildren, neighbors, etc.)

Friday, May 07

Crisis Communications & Media Relations

They say it takes a lifetime to build a reputation -- and only a few seconds to destroy one.  With information flying around on internet time, knowing exactly how to handle media calls and visits are critical skills for nonprofit leaders and executive directors.

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Penton Media Building Conference Center (Main Lobby)
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Friday, June 04

The Role of the Board

In this highly acclaimed BVU seminar, speakers discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members and consider challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits.  This seminar includes presentations, a panel discussion, case study analysis, and discussion.

8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Dr. Harry E. Eastridge Professional Development Center
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Business professionals, board members and nonprofit staff find BVU's seminars to be relevant, useful and high quality.