This on-demand interactive training reviews the benefits of serving on a nonprofit board and the questions to ask when searching for a board to join, the differences between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, fundamental and advanced nonprofit governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand, as well as how to have a positive and lasting impact on the nonprofit you serve.

During the course of this certificate program, you will also learn about the legal responsibilities of board members, how to manage conflicts of interest, fulfill your board roles and responsibilities, build a diverse board, the board-staff partnership, board meetings and the use of committees, board member motivation, responsibilities, and accountability, and how to be an advocate for your nonprofit. It also includes leading practices such as Purpose-Driven Board Leadership, generative governance, embedding racial equity and avoiding the glass cliff.

Certificate Objectives, Modules, & REGISTRATION

• Explain the duties, roles, and responsibilities of nonprofit boards.
• 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 sector and how it influences the work of the nonprofit board.

Exclusively for corporate partners, you’ll:

• Learn the various benefits of nonprofit board service for you, your company and the nonprofit.
• Explore your motivation, expectations and goals for service.
• Consider the type of organization and board you might like to serve and the criteria by which you can choose.

Modules:

• Introduction to Nonprofit Board Service for Corporate Employees
• The Board’s Essential Roles
• Nonprofit Context and Purpose-Driven Board Leadership
• Board Building and Structure

Additionally, you’ll: