Setting Up a Nonprofit Board Course

Setting Up a Nonprofit Board Course on 3rd to 7th October 2022

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All nonprofit organizations need a board of directors. But how do you build a board that does more than just satisfies your legal obligations? How do you build a board that supports, guides, and multiplies your work?

This free, online course offers an introduction to establishing a productive and useful board. It will support you in identifying your own governance needs and help you plan to recruit and onboard board members.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS GOVERNANCE COURSE?

This free, online governance course is perfect for small to medium-sized mission-driven organizations looking to improve their governance practices. Whether you are establishing a board of directors for the first time or simply interested in improving the structure, composition, and practices of an existing board, this course will improve how your organization is governed. No previous experience or coursework is required to take this course.

Modules

Module 1:

 Roles and Responsibilities of a Board
Understand why you need a board of directors and how to structure it

Module 2:

Identifying Your Organization’s Governance Needs
Assess the skills, expertise, and leadership that your organization needs on your board

Module 3:

 Recruiting Board Members
Enlist the best possible candidates to meet your board needs

Module 4:

 Onboarding and Building an Effective Board Culture
Plan to orient new board members to a healthy board culture