# 33. From Curiosity to Commitment: Becoming a Nonprofit Board Member

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Podcast: [Game Over: c*ncer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500)
Published: 2025-08-12T13:00:08+00:00
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## Resource

In this inspiring episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we sit down with Clifton Scott, COO at AdventHealth for Flagler and St. John’s Market, and a passionate board member at Cannonball Kids’ c*ncer Foundation (CKc). We dive deep into what board service really looks like—from training and fiduciary responsibility to leadership, diversity, and alignment with your purpose. Whether you’ve served on a board before or are curious about getting involved, Clifton’s journey through the Black Boardroom Leadership Institute and into meaningful nonprofit service is eye-opening, encouraging, and packed with valuable insights. He shares what he learned from his first nonprofit audit, how corporate leaders can show up for their communities, and why board service isn’t just for the experts—it’s for those willing to grow, learn, and lead with heart. Topics Covered: The truth about nonprofit board service How leadership training prepared Clifton for CKc Why diversity in the boardrooms matters Balancing board service with a full-time career What every new board member should know Tune in to hear this inspiring and informative conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the fight to make Game Over: c*ncer a reality. Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/ Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/ Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

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