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A healthy, mission-driven board is more than a governance body – it is the spiritual and strategic core of your champion community. This workshop equips nonprofit leaders and board members to cultivate boards whose members model full participation in the life of the ministry – including the joyful, prayerful, and relational opportunity to invite others into generosity. 

Rooted in biblical wisdom and aligned with the Champion Development framework, you’ll explore how to disciple board members into their role as fundraisers—not through pressure or quotas, but through prayer, testimony, invitation, and ownership. Through interactive exercises and real-life case studies, you'll gain tools to activate your board as a vital fundraising force. 

This workshop is designed for nonprofit executive leaders, development staff, and board members who want to strengthen their board’s engagement in fundraising through a biblical and relational approach. 

Coffee and snacks will be offered!

Presenters

Featuring - Wally Martinson

Central Ohio Area Director, Mission Increase

Wally Martinson serves as the Area Director for Mission Increase Central Ohio. He has over 30 years of experience in the areas of leadership, organization, and financial development. Wally is passionate about helping organizations fulfill their God-given potential. He holds a BA in Economics and Business from Wittenberg University, as well as a Master's Degree in Christian Leadership Development from Alliance Theological Seminary. Wally resides in Springfield, Ohio with his wife Anne and they have two grown children.

 

Featuring - Josh Cernetic

Owner, Manifold Development

Josh Cernetic is the primary owner of Manifold Development and currently serves as CEO of Impact Xenia, which serves Greene County, Ohio.  With over 20 years of diverse non-profit involvement, leadership, and coaching, he is passionate about activating the Church by helping non-profit organizations have a greater impact through training, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. Josh lives in Xenia, Ohio, with his wife, Tami, and teenage son.