DEVELOP & GROW build Board Training Second Annual Board Training at the USFA Fall Member Meeting in Boston, MA
An investment in your board is an investment in your organization! As part of our strategic plan, we invest in our board members by providing training on how a successful board is operated. You can learn more about our board training initiative by watching the recap of our 2024 board training HERE.
Staff Development Many of The USFA staff attended training events in 2025, below are a few highlights.
Katie Wilson SNS, PhD, Executive Director Participated in various webinars and conferences on a variety of topics such as: • Association Management: Managing Remote Staff, Keeping Motivation High, Keeping Board of Directors Engaged, Mapping for Problem Solving • Non-profit Finances: Monitoring and Evaluations for Grant Writing, Spotting Financial Risks in Non- profits: A Guide to Red Flags & Best Practices • School Nutrition: Equipment Summit, Legislative Hot Topics Jeremy West, Chief of Finance & Operations • Additional training on general ledger transaction mgmt. & reports in our financial mgmt. software • General Counsel in a Box Non-Profit Training: Overview of contracting, employment law & other legal issues common to nonprofits • Webinar: Use of Restricted Funds : Overview of the UPMIFA model statute on investments, endowments & record keeping Jill Kidd MS, RD, SNS, Director of Procurement & Business Innovation Initiatives • AI Simplified: Practical Tips for Organizations to Get Started • ASBO International Conference: Leveraging AI to Boost Procurement Efficiency; Bids & Best Practices: Using AI to Optimize the Solicitation Process in School Procurement
Dottie Arnold, Cooperative Agreement Administrator • Automatic Standard Application for Payments: USDA grants financial training, Diversified Payment Services Div., U.S. Dept. of the Treasury • Bridging Systems Thinking and Practice: PSEs and Local Wellness Policy, National Farm to School Network Farm to Cafeteria Conference Lev Tmanov, IT Manager • Cybersecurity for Non Profits: Guidance on basic & standard security practices • The Fragile Currency: Rebuilding Trust When Everything Feels Uncertain • AI Simplified: Practical Tips for Organizations to Get Started Abigail Okiji, Administrative Assistant • Canva Create: New features and how to use them • Essential Board Governance: Essential Board Documents; Key Board Policies & Best Practices for Drafting & Disseminating Policies; Legal Requirements for Taking Minutes & Documenting Board Actions; Common Challenges & How to Overcome Them • AI Simplified: Practical Tips for Organizations to Get Started • The Fragile Currency: Rebuilding Trust When Everything Feels Uncertain
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