Is Your Board Bored?  How to go From Lifeless to Faith-Filled.
Lacey Young and Matt Sheffield, CFRE

In a world full of change and challenge, one thing remains steady: the purpose that drives your mission. But when a board lacks alignment or engagement, that mission can begin to drift.

A faithful and focused board isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. The right leaders provide wisdom, accountability, and alignment that strengthen both the ministry and the people it serves. Yet, many leaders find themselves navigating unclear roles, mismatched expectations, or hesitation around board involvement in fundraising.

In this session, we’ll explore foundational principles around board service — considering how we identify and enlist the right leaders; set both spiritual and practical expectations; and foster deeper engagement in governance and giving.

Whether you're building a board from the ground up or renewing energy in an existing one, join us for a thoughtful conversation on cultivating board leadership that reflects commitment, clarity, and a deep connection to mission.

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Lacey Young serves as an Assistant Vice President for Mission Advancement, working hands-on with client organizations to grow both annual and capital funds. With 15 years of experience in fundraising, Lacey has helped secure millions in annual, major gift, and capital campaign support for a wide range of faith-based and social service organizations. Known for her empathy and enthusiasm, she excels at building strong, mission-driven relationships, aligning donor passions with organizational goals. Lacey works directly with nonprofit leaders to grow relationships and reduce stress while advancing their mission with sustainable funding. A native Texan with early ambitions for Broadway, Lacey began her undergraduate studies as a theater major at St. Edwards University in Austin, and earned her B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Texas. Lacey lives in Dallas, Texas; is active in her local church; and is engaged in various professional and community volunteer organizations. 

Matt Sheffield, CFRE, FCEP, is a Senior Development Officer for Mosaic at their National Supports Office is in Omaha, Nebraska. Mosaic provides supports to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Matt primarily supports Mosaic locations in Colorado; Arizona; Omaha, and Western Iowa, and has also had the opportunity to partner with Mosaic donors in 24 states. With 23 years in advancement, Matt loves making connections with people to find out where they are from and where they are going. Matt grew up with Mosaic’s legacy organization, Bethphage, where his grandfather, Bob Turnquist, worked for 48 years and lived the priorities of God, family, Bethphage. Matt and his wife Wendy are celebrating 24 years of marriage this year and have been blessed with five healthy children.