Nonprofit Roundtable: Nonprofit Board Skills and Responsibilities
Thursday, June 5, 2025 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
(EDT)
Description

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Strong board leadership is essential to a nonprofit’s success—and executive directors play a key role in supporting and shaping that leadership. This session explores the essential skills and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, including fiduciary oversight and financial management best practices. Executive directors and board members alike will gain tools to foster effective governance and recognize early warning signs of financial trouble. Whether you’re leading an organization or serving on its board, this session will provide practical strategies to build stronger board-staff partnerships and contribute to long-term organizational health.
**This is a BYOB – BRING YOUR OWN BOARD MEMBER – event! Nonprofit leaders, we encourage you to bring your Treasurer or another Board member to benefit from the strategies and information discussed at this event.
PLEASE NOTE: Nonprofit Roundtables are designed exclusively for employees and board members of nonprofit organizations and sponsored by The Philadelphia Foundation for this purpose.
About the Presenters:


Carole Santilli
Jennifer Blasy
Carole Santilli, CPA and Jennifer Blasy, CPA from YPTC bring deep financial, accounting and nonprofit experience. Carole began her career in public accounting, working closely with nonprofit organizations and professional service companies. In addition to her broader professional experience, Carole has been a dedicated supporter of the nonprofit sector, helping organizations improve their financial practices.
Jennifer joined YPTC in 2021 and is a client Manager in the Philadelphia market. She is a nonprofit accounting professional with a broad range of experience in external audits, forensic accounting, consulting, and nonprofit accounting leadership.

Pricing
Nonprofit Organization MLCC Members: FREE
Nonprofit Non-Members: $15
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce
175 Strafford Ave Ste 130
Wayne,
PA
19087
United States
Thursday, June 5, 2025 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
(EDT)
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Nonprofit Roundtable: Nonprofit Board Skills and Responsibilities
Thursday, June 5, 2025 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)
Description
Sponsored by: |
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Strong board leadership is essential to a nonprofit’s success—and executive directors play a key role in supporting and shaping that leadership. This session explores the essential skills and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, including fiduciary oversight and financial management best practices. Executive directors and board members alike will gain tools to foster effective governance and recognize early warning signs of financial trouble. Whether you’re leading an organization or serving on its board, this session will provide practical strategies to build stronger board-staff partnerships and contribute to long-term organizational health.
**This is a BYOB – BRING YOUR OWN BOARD MEMBER – event! Nonprofit leaders, we encourage you to bring your Treasurer or another Board member to benefit from the strategies and information discussed at this event.
PLEASE NOTE: Nonprofit Roundtables are designed exclusively for employees and board members of nonprofit organizations and sponsored by The Philadelphia Foundation for this purpose.
About the Presenters:
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Carole Santilli | Jennifer Blasy |
Carole Santilli, CPA and Jennifer Blasy, CPA from YPTC bring deep financial, accounting and nonprofit experience. Carole began her career in public accounting, working closely with nonprofit organizations and professional service companies. In addition to her broader professional experience, Carole has been a dedicated supporter of the nonprofit sector, helping organizations improve their financial practices.
Jennifer joined YPTC in 2021 and is a client Manager in the Philadelphia market. She is a nonprofit accounting professional with a broad range of experience in external audits, forensic accounting, consulting, and nonprofit accounting leadership.
Nonprofit Organization MLCC Members: FREE
Nonprofit Non-Members: $15
175 Strafford Ave Ste 130
Wayne, PA 19087 United States