Nonprofit Board Fundamentals Session Three - Board Building, Structure, Engagement, & Purpose Driven Board Leadership
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This event is part of the Learning Hub program Nonprofit Board Fundamentals. The goal of this program is to provide an overview of the nonprofit sector and its structure as well as support, knowledge, and skill-building around the fundamentals of board participation. Pre-homework will be assigned prior to each session. Each participant will be provided with a complimentary copy of the BoardSource Book Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards.
The Santa Fe Community Foundation proudly offers the Learning Hub as an educational space for nonprofit board, executive directors, staff members, and donors. Each year, the Hub offers dozens of events, workshops, and learning circles that promote leadership, skill building, and peer-supported growth.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW leads c3 Perspectives Consulting, LLC. As consultant to philanthropy and nonprofits she applies her many years of organizational ,grantmaking, leadership, programmatic, and equity-focused experience to expand the potential of the sector’s impact. Nelsy was the Program Director at Con Alma Health Foundation, a statewide health-conversion foundation and was integral to the New Mexico Community Foundation becoming a leading transformative statewide funder, executing place-based equity-driven capacity-building initiatives, and partnering with national and local foundations and grant recipients.
Areas of expertise and experience:
· Grants & Program Development
· Proposal Reviewer, Writer, Editor & Evaluator
· Collaborative Strategic Planning
· Equity Focused Solutions
· Creative Thought Partner
· Moderator and Facilitator
· NGO Board &Staff Teambuilder, Motivational Coach, and Recruitment
· Event Planning
· Administrative & Organizational Restructure
· Alignment of Mission, Values and Action
· Formulation ,Creation & Refinement of Policies, Procedure Manuals, Processes & Timelines
· Budget Development, Management & Financial Oversight
· Interpersonal Supervision
· Fund & Donor Development
· Assessment & Support of Organizational Cultural Sensitivities
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson worked in the business world for over 40 years including owning an experiential marketing company before coming to Santa Fe. Both before and after moving he served on numerous nonprofit boards and is currently on the board of The Mountain Center. He is passionately interested in making a difference in the lives of youth both in his work with the center and with his Alma Mater as well as having taught entrepreneurship here in Santa Fe. He has been a SCORE Volunteer for eight years.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Meet the people leading the conversation
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW leads c3 Perspectives Consulting, LLC. As consultant to philanthropy and nonprofits she applies her many years of organizational ,grantmaking, leadership, programmatic, and equity-focused experience to expand the potential of the sector’s impact. Nelsy was the Program Director at Con Alma Health Foundation, a statewide health-conversion foundation and was integral to the New Mexico Community Foundation becoming a leading transformative statewide funder, executing place-based equity-driven capacity-building initiatives, and partnering with national and local foundations and grant recipients.
Areas of expertise and experience:
· Grants & Program Development
· Proposal Reviewer, Writer, Editor & Evaluator
· Collaborative Strategic Planning
· Equity Focused Solutions
· Creative Thought Partner
· Moderator and Facilitator
· NGO Board &Staff Teambuilder, Motivational Coach, and Recruitment
· Event Planning
· Administrative & Organizational Restructure
· Alignment of Mission, Values and Action
· Formulation ,Creation & Refinement of Policies, Procedure Manuals, Processes & Timelines
· Budget Development, Management & Financial Oversight
· Interpersonal Supervision
· Fund & Donor Development
· Assessment & Support of Organizational Cultural Sensitivities
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson worked in the business world for over 40 years including owning an experiential marketing company before coming to Santa Fe. Both before and after moving he served on numerous nonprofit boards and is currently on the board of The Mountain Center. He is passionately interested in making a difference in the lives of youth both in his work with the center and with his Alma Mater as well as having taught entrepreneurship here in Santa Fe. He has been a SCORE Volunteer for eight years.
Organizational Leadership and Strategy in Day-to-Day Operations
With Omar Torres
How do leadership and organizational structure shape day-to-day work? This interactive session invites nonprofit leaders to explore how teams function, where friction arises, and how to align leadership values with everyday operations.
Rooted and Rising: Practical Tools for Small Nonprofits
With Oriana Lee
Leaders in New Mexico face unique challenges: balancing limited staff capacity, diverse cultural traditions, and rural realities. This session offers a blend of mindfulness and practical tools to support culturally grounded, resilient leadership. This event is free; registration is required.
Staff Leadership, Retention & Difficult Conversations
With Marsie Silvestro & Sarah Silva
Many rural New Mexico nonprofits operate without dedicated human resources staff or formal HR expertise. This session offers executive directors a supportive space for peer conversation and practical learning around people management in resource-constrained environments. This event is free; registration is required.
