Are you new to nonprofit leadership or taking on a new leadership role?
An important first step to making sure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to make an immediate and sustained contribution to your nonprofit organization, is to take a BoardSource Leadership Certificate program.
BoardSource is currently offering the following certificate programs as either on-demand or live trainings (choices vary by program topic and are highlighted below).
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education, Second Edition
Available On-Demand Only
BoardSource’s board education program is for new and potential board members; staff and consultants who are new to working with a board; and others who want to understand the major building blocks of an effective board. All participants receive a copy of the Governance Series to supplement the training on fundamental nonprofit governance concepts, which includes board structure and practices, the roles and responsibilities of board members, and financial and legal oversight.
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting
To better meet the ongoing need for governance training among nonprofit organizations, BoardSource created the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting. This intense three-day course is designed for nonprofit consulting professionals and for those currently pursuing a career in consulting. All participants receive copies of Board Fundamentals, Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, and The Source to supplement the live training.
Learn more about our certificate program for nonprofit consultants
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education for
Corporate Employees
BoardSource’s governance education program, the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education for Corporate Employees, is designed for those who want to learn how to leverage their unique skills to make a difference and be an effective and engaged nonprofit board member. This is a four-module, on-demand program.