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3rd Annual Conference - May 1, 2008
Co-presented by the Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence and The Nonprofit Quarterly
Boards of Directors: Myths and Realities
More than 150 participants enjoyed a full day of information from experts on boards and governance, as well as hands-on interaction with one another.
The Alliance offers a special word of thanks to our Conference Sponsors:
SunTrust Bank, Memphis Business Journal, Sir Speedy Printing, and David Bishop of Collier Insurance
Keynote speaker Dr. Yvonne Harrison shared highlights from her new research on the best and worst of board chairs.
Presenters for the day included, from left to right: Dr. Yvonne Harrison, Seattle University; Dr. David Renz, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership; Ruth McCambridge, The Nonprofit Quarterly; Dr. Judith Millesen, Ohio University; Nancy McGee, Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence; and Ron Moitzfield, St. Louis President's Council.
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Nancy McGee, CEO of the Alliance welcomed the 150+ crowd to the conference.
In addition to insightful presentations, attendees were given the opportunity to learn from the expert speakers, panelists and one another. Conference attendees participated in several break out sessions and table discussions throughout the day. |
Reception
The Alliance Board of Directors hosted a reception following the conference. Nonprofit board members and staff members visited with one another at the reception. The room was buzzing with talk of lessons learned earlier in the day.

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Exhibitor Displays
During the breaks, participants picked up information and promotional items in the exhibitor space outside the conference.
Exhibitors included: SunTrust Bank, Memphis Business Journal, Sir Speedy, Boomerang Promotions, the 403(b) Advisory Group, The Leadership Academy, Christian Brothers University Center for Ethical Leadership and Leadership Memphis |
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