Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education
BoardSource’s governance education program, the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education, is designed for those who want to understand the major building blocks of an effective nonprofit board.
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education
The six-module, on-demand or live webinar program, covers the fundamental nonprofit governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand, including board structure and practices, the roles and responsibilities of board members, and financial and legal oversight.
During the course of this certificate program, you will also learn about the identification, recruitment, and orientation of board members; the board-staff partnership; board meetings and the use of committees; the board’s fundraising role; board member motivation, responsibilities, and accountability; and competing governance models and governance trends.
Certificate Objectives, Modules, & Registration
Objective I
Gain insights and receive resources, including The Governance Series, that further your understanding of the fundamentals of nonprofit board governance.
Objective II
Develop a network of peers who are taking the course to gain mutual support, and to share information through a specific community on the BoardSource Exchange.
Objective III
Examine approaches, assumptions, and practices about effective governance; you’ll be prepared to put the learning to work with access to a Course Portal that includes tools, templates, and other material.
Module 1
Nonprofits & Governance
Module 2
Policies & Meetings
Module 3
Nonprofit Staff
Module 4
The Nonprofit Board
Module 5
Oversight & Accountability
Module 6
Fundraising
Price: $499
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.
ON-DEMAND SERIES – Register now
LIVE WEBINAR SERIES – View training calendar for the next course
The live webinar series is currently being offered twice a year.