BoardSpark · Virtual Workshops

Beyond the Empty Seat

A three-part virtual working series for intentional board recruitment.

Your next board member should do more than fill a vacancy.

Identify what your organization needs, clarify what you are asking members to contribute, and build relationships before you need someone to say yes.

Join Celeste Carlson for three practical, 60-minute virtual workshops. Choose one, two, or all three sessions.

December 1, 8, and 15, 2026

All sessions begin at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / noon Central.

Cannot attend live? Recordings will be available for the sessions you purchase.

Choose Your Sessions

Choose any one session for $47, any two for $94, or all three for $127.

Session 1 · December 1

Recruit for Where You’re Going—not Just the Empty Seat

Start with your organization’s direction—not your contact list. Connect an organizational priority to the skills, perspectives, experience, and relationships your board needs next.

Working takeaway: A draft profile for one priority board seat.

$47 per person

Registration closes November 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Session 2 · December 8

Before You Invite: Make Board Expectations Clear

Help prospective members understand the commitment before they accept. Clarify expectations for time, preparation, committee participation, giving, and resource attraction.

Working takeaway: A draft board-member expectations statement and the questions your leadership needs to resolve.

$47 per person

Registration closes December 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Session 3 · December 15

Build Your Board Pipeline Before You Need It

Move beyond last-minute asks and the same small circle of contacts. Identify ways potential members can learn about your mission, become involved, and explore board service.

Working takeaway: A starter cultivation plan with specific relationship-building actions.

$47 per person

Registration closes December 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Bring the Pieces Together

Join the complete Beyond the Empty Seat series for $127.

Your registration includes all three sessions and their recordings. Joining after the series has started? You will receive access to recordings of completed sessions, plus access to the remaining live sessions and their recordings.

Earlier recordings will be shared after your registration is processed.

Registration closes December 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Registration Information

Each registration is for one participant.
Each session stands on its own; no prerequisites are required.
Participants receive access to recordings for the sessions purchased.
For registrations completed at least 48 hours before a session begins, the webinar link will be emailed at least 48 hours in advance.
If you purchase the complete-series bundle less than 48 hours before a remaining live session, its access link will be emailed after your registration is processed.

For access or registration questions, contact help@boardspark.net.