The San Juan County Economic Development Council and the San Juan Island Community Foundation have partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on excellent board practices.

The workshops will be held on Lopez and San Juan Islands on Sept. 15 and Oct. 5. Advance registration and payment required. This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover board responsibilities, operations, development, fundraising and advocacy. It is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of the state’s leading board experts. Participants will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.

The workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.

The workshop will be presented by Virginia D. Lang, a veteran management consultant who has worked in the corporate sector and the nonprofit community as an advisor on all aspects of community affairs for almost 30 years. Lang has served as an expert coach, trainer, facilitator and consultant to an array of nonprofit organizations and she leads business and nonprofit workshops at Whatcom Community College.

The cost is $10 for members of Washington Nonprofits, and $15 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required; a brown bag lunch is recommended (beverages will be served). Lopez Island: Thursday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Lopez Center. Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/5vqjdq to register. San Juan Island: Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/yvqjgd to register.