FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 14, 2011) - Over 55 attendees recently participated in Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA, Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants nonprofit workshop.
Since 2001, Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA has sponsored seminars focused on the needs of nonprofits in the areas of human resources, fundraising, accounting practices and finance.
Emily Furlong of Rollins College Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center facilitated the seminar, Recruiting and Retaining Board Members.
The presentation included information for nonprofits on finding and keeping the right team members on their boards in order to move ahead with their strategic direction.
"We were very excited to once again bring a Florida-based resource to our program," said Lori Wilson, shareholder with Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA. "Rollins College has a diverse program for nonprofits in their Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center and we are happy they agreed to put together this program."
During the half-day workshop, nonprofit teams had the opportunity to examine board development and learn how they can help lead their nonprofits more effectively.
"United Way was pleased to once again partner with Myers, Brettholtz & Company and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation," said Cliff Smith, president of United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades. "Nonprofit boards can benefit greatly from a facilitated workshop where they can evaluate their effectiveness and plan for the future. This is an easy, affordable way to create change that results in real progress."
The seminar was held at United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades in Fort Myers and was coordinated with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation.
