Frustrated by a lack of clarity about the role of the board in relation to your college’s and your foundation’s mission? Tired of the 80/20 rule describing your board? Ever wonder, "Do we have the right board to achieve our audacious goals?" or “How can our board be more engaged in our annual fundraising or capital campaign?” Come explore how you can define the relationship with and the responsibilities of your board and increase board engagement at all levels. Participants will dig into topics like Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), board roles and responsibilities, strategic planning, board engagement and self-assessment, and practical, hands-on activities to expand your board’s fundraising capacity.
Until May 16, 2025
Beginning May 17, 2025
Member
200 USD300 AUD275 CAD180 EUR155 GBP3,805 MXN
250 USD380 AUD345 CAD230 EUR195 GBP4,755 MXN
Non-Member
280 USD425 AUD385 CAD255 EUR220 GBP5,325 MXN
330 USD501 AUD450 CAD300 EUR260 GBP6,280 MXN
John Wolfkill is Executive Director of the Community College of Aurora (CCA) Foundation. He has served in this role since 2016. CCA Foundation provides over $700,000 in scholarships to students each year. More importantly, within two years of receiving their first scholarship, 84% of students complete a credential, transfer to a four-year university or are still enrolled at CCA. During its quiet phase, CCAF has secured $16.6 million toward its $18 million campaign for the Center for STEM, Power Mechanics and Applied Technologies.
Since completing his Master’s degree at the University of Southern California, he has led community development efforts at Watts Labor Community Action Committee and P.F. Bresee Foundation in Los Angeles and served in executive leadership roles at Tulsa Community Foundation and KIPP Tulsa, a public charter school network.
John is the chair for Leadership Aurora Board of Directors. He has been co-chair for Education Day for numerous years and serves on the planning committee for Emerging Leaders. He is a Rotarian and serves as a small group leader for highschoolers. Outside of work and volunteering, you will find John enjoying the Colorado life with his wife and two sons mountain biking, skiing, hiking or sitting by a camp fire.