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Online: Rural Nonprofit Gathering: Building Strong Boards in Rural Communities: Recruitment & Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits

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Rural Nonprofit Gathering

Event Details

Building Strong Boards in Rural Communities: Recruitment & Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits
Thursday, December 4, 2025
2:00PM- 4:00PM PST
Free
Online via Zoom – This gathering will be recorded
Join us for an engaging and practical training session: Building Strong Boards in Rural Communities: Recruitment & Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits. Rural nonprofits are the lifeblood of their communities, yet they often face unique challenges when it comes to building and sustaining effective boards. This interactive Q&A-style presentation dives deep into the realities of rural board recruitment—exploring why traditional approaches may fall short and how to tap into the rich, often overlooked leadership potential within small communities. Learn how to redefine what makes a “qualified” board member and discover creative strategies for identifying and inspiring new leaders.

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or just beginning your board journey, this session offers actionable insights tailored to resource-limited settings. From low-cost engagement tactics and mentorship ideas to leveraging technology for connection and cohesion, you’ll walk away with tools to strengthen your board and deepen its impact. Let’s rethink board building together—rooted in relationships, trust, and the unique strengths of rural communities.

Cost

Free to attend – please register to receive a Zoom link

Who Should Attend

Anyone living, working, or serving in a rural community in Washington State.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.

Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.

Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.

If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speakers

Peggy Tofte

Peggy Tofte is a nonprofit professional and educator with deep connections to rural communities. Peggy is currently the President of the Board of Tonasket Natural Food Coop. She was also on the board that started the Hospice Program for Home Health in Okanogan County, where she later worked as the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, and a Social Worker for home health. Peggy has been on numerous other boards serving as Treasurer, including Omak-Okanogan Tree Board, Okanogan Family Planning, Apple Hill Art Camp, and Community Cultural Center in Tonasket.

Carol Lanigan

Carol Lanigan is a nonprofit professional and educator in Tonasket, WA and through out Okanogan County. She was instrumental in the founding and operation of Green Okanogan, an environmental nonprofit where she currently serves at the President of the Board. Carol has also served as the President of the Board at Community and Cultural Center and Okanogan Community Consciousness Fund, as a board member at Tonasket Natural Foods Coop. 

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington thanks to the Washington Secretary of State Corporations and Charities Division.
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Washington Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division
Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington

Phone: (855) 299-2922 x104

Email: [email protected]

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