Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education
Board Governance Training
The third edition of BoardSource’s governance education program, the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education, is designed for those who want to understand how to be an impactful and effective nonprofit board member.
Nonprofit Board Education Certificate
The four-module, on-demand program covers the fundamental nonprofit board governance concepts every leader should understand, including the board/chief executive partnership, roles and responsibilities of board members, identification, recruitment, and orientation of board members, use of committees, board culture, and how to manage executive transitions. Advanced concepts such as Purpose-Driven Board Leadership, generative governance, embedding racial equity, and avoiding the glass cliff are new additions to the program.
The third edition of our most popular course features enhanced accessibility and new design elements, resulting in a more immersive learning experience.
Certificate Objectives, Modules, & Registration
Objectives:
- Understand the duties, roles, and responsibilities of nonprofit boards and how to create a culture of inquiry.
- Learn how to identify, recruit, educate, and engage board members.
- Describe the connection between Purpose-Driven Board Leadership, board roles and responsibilities, and generative governance.
- Communicate the current state of boards and understand how that can negatively impact the work.
- Explain the nuances of the nonprofit sector and how it influences the work of the nonprofit board
Modules:
- Introduction and Course Overview
- The Board’s Essential Roles
- The Nonprofit Context and Purpose-Driven Board Leadership
- Board Building and Structure
Additionally, you’ll:
Gain
Insights and receive resources that further your understanding of nonprofit board governance.
Examine
Approaches, assumptions, and practices about effective governance; you’ll be prepared to put the learning to work with access to resources, tools, templates, and other materials.
Individual Members
Price: $499*
Organizational members participating in the Board Support Program, Foundation Board Assessment Program, Charter or Independent School memberships have included access to the full four-part course.
Price: $0
Register now for the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education
*You must be a member to register for the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education due to the amount of materials and resources provided to participants. Learn more about our membership programs.
If you have any questions regarding this certificate series or another training course, please call 1-877-892-6273.
Note: To participants outside of the U.S., please be advised that our trainings are geared towards U.S. nonprofits and informed by U.S. law and policy.