Nonprofit board members come from a variety of different backgrounds, but all of them share a commitment to the mission and vision of their organization. The Nonprofit Skills® Board Fundamentals course provides learners with the critical knowledge and skills required to serve on a nonprofit board. The content covers key topics including legal obligations, financial management, strategic planning, public communication, fundraising, leadership oversight, and measuring progress. Each self-paced module includes interactive activities, case studies, readings, and videos with advice from experts in the field. Learners will complete the course with a comprehensive understanding of how nonprofit board members effectively meet the needs of their organization.
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- In this course, you will focus on these topics:
- Fundraising for board members
- Public-facing communication for board members
- Strategic planning for board members
- Effective leadership oversight for board members
- Financial oversight for board members
- Measuring progress for board members
- Fulfilling legal obligations as a board member
- In this course, you will focus on these topics:
- Fundraising for board members
- Public-facing communication for board members
- Strategic planning for board members
- Effective leadership oversight for board members
- Financial oversight for board members
- Measuring progress for board members
- Fulfilling legal obligations as a board member
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Determine which materials are essential for retention
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Organize physical notes into an outline or notebook
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Utilize online tools for note taking and organization
Join a Nonprofit Board Members Study Group
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Meeting with other board members can give you valuable insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit organizations.
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Identify potential study group members through online forums or professional networks.
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Set up a regular meeting schedule and agenda.
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Facilitate discussions on relevant topics such as legal obligations, financial management, and fundraising.
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Share best practices and resources with other members.
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Prioritize essential concepts
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Begin to organize your course materials and assignments for easy retrieval and study
Browse courses on
Nonprofit Management
Show steps
- Determine which materials are essential for retention
- Organize physical notes into an outline or notebook
- Utilize online tools for note taking and organization
Join a Nonprofit Board Members Study Group
Show steps
Meeting with other board members can give you valuable insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit organizations.
Show steps
- Identify potential study group members through online forums or professional networks.
- Set up a regular meeting schedule and agenda.
- Facilitate discussions on relevant topics such as legal obligations, financial management, and fundraising.
- Share best practices and resources with other members.
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