Join A Live Class
The training you wish you had before you joined the board.
Course Overview
Earn your Certificate in Nonprofit Board Governance!
A live, one-day training cohort.
Morning Session: Engage in lively, experiential learning using an expertly designed game that simulates serving on the board of directors of a not-for-profit organization. Join your peers in robust discussions as you learn the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards and its directors in spirited competition.
Afternoon Session: Engage in breakout group activities employing best practices using board governance tools like the self-assessment survey and composition matrix. Engage in peer-led and facilitator-led learning during the Q&A forum and teach-back session. Take home FAQ Manual and board responsibilities book to continue your learning.
Join us as we apply a diverse combination of delivery methods, content, and interactions to build your capacity, synthesize your knowledge with action, and contribute to effective board performance.
OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON
Playing the Game
Key Learnings
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Board/Staff interdependence
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Board governance best practices
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Board director roles and responsibilities
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Board director recruitment and training
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Effective communications
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Financial management and leadership
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Board and individual director self-assessments
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Advocating for your nonprofit
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Aligning mission, vision, and strategy
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Employing governance tools and templates
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Identifying boards on which to serve
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Synthesizing governance knowledge with action
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Developing high-performing boards
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Board accountability and engagement
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Consequences of board inaction
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Providing organizational and chief executive oversight
Build Skills & Competencies
Nonprofit Board Governance
Goal Setting
Team Building
Accountability & Performance
Strategic Planning
Resource Management
WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
This is the best nonprofit course I have attended.
This course was fun and interactive. I have gained so much knowledge and experience from this course. I definitely recommend!
Great game! So many rich conversations can sprout forth from it for orgs.
Loved all the processing you did with the groups and the learning opportunities you discussed.
Not only was this class enjoyable, but a great learning experience for me