Online Board and Volunteer Development Course for Nonprofits

Course Overview

Volunteers and board members are essential to the success of nonprofit organizations. This course focuses on developing effective strategies for recruiting, managing, and retaining both volunteers and board members. Participants will explore the responsibilities of nonprofit boards, differences from for-profit boards, and methods for evaluating and organizing boards. Additionally, the course covers approaches to build and maintain a strong volunteer base while fostering effective communication and collaboration between board members, staff, and volunteers.

Key Topics

• Volunteer Management: Understanding why people volunteer and strategies to improve volunteer programs.
• Nonprofit Boards: Responsibilities and organizational models for nonprofit boards.
• Board Recruitment: Methods for finding and selecting effective board members.
• Board Size: Pros and cons of large versus small boards.
• Board Committees: Purpose and organization of committees within nonprofit boards.
• Board Evaluations: Benefits of regular board assessments.
• Nonprofit vs. For-Profit Boards: Key differences in roles and responsibilities.
• Board and Staff Interactions: Fostering effective collaboration.
• Volunteer Retention: Developing and maintaining a strong volunteer base.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain why people volunteer and how nonprofits can enhance volunteer programs.
• Describe the responsibilities and organizational models of nonprofit boards.
• Differentiate between nonprofit and for-profit boards.
• Implement effective strategies for recruiting and selecting board members.
• Discuss the advantages and challenges of large and small boards.
• Explain the importance of board evaluations and how to conduct them.
• Describe the role of board committees in nonprofit organizations.
• Foster productive interactions between board members, staff, and volunteers.
• Develop strategies to build and retain a strong volunteer base.

Credits

• 0.5 IACET CEUs
• 5 SHRM PDCs
• 5 CFRE Points
• 5 ATD CI Credits

Key Features

• Mobile-friendly and audio-enabled content.
• Badge and credit-earning opportunities.
• Real-world case studies for practical application.
• Fully accessible materials.
• Interactive games and flashcards.
• Expert support for personalized guidance.
• Video lessons for enhanced understanding.

Refund Policy

Refunds may be requested within seven days of purchase. Refund eligibility requires that less than 10% of the course content has been completed. Course progress can be tracked on the Course Progress page.

Notes

• Estimated time to complete: 5 hours.
• The course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature for submitting questions about course content. Responses are provided by subject matter experts, typically within 24 hours.
• A minimum test score of 70% is required to qualify for IACET CEUs.

Pricing and Enrollment Information

$150.00 (US) per seat.