CPRS Hamilton and McMaster MCM Masterclass
In-Person and Virtual Options Available

How communications professionals can create impact and advance their careers as nonprofit board directors

Join McMaster’s MCM program on Wednesday, January 19, for a lunch and learn masterclass (with lunch included!)

This session will offer expert insights on how communicators can drive social outcomes and develop their professional skill sets by serving as directors on the boards of nonprofit organizations. Brenda Sweeney and Mark John Stewart, experienced governance professionals, will discuss: roles and responsibilities of directors, principles of good governance, how to identify and seek board opportunities, and bringing a strategic communications lens to board work. Takeaways from this session will include how:

• adopting a governance mindset requires shifting from operations to oversight
• leveraging strategic communications skills enhances board decision-making
• pairing strategic communications with governance can expand career horizons

Lunch will be provided for all in-person attendees.

Register on Eventbrite to attend in-person

Virtual attendance will be provided free of charge courtesy of CPRS Hamilton. Please register your interest here to receive the presentation link.