Course Overview

A strong board and a robust bench of volunteers can often mean the difference between a nonprofit organization’s success or failure. This program covers the ins and outs of board development and volunteer management. 

Program Objectives

After completing this course, learners should be able to:

  • Explain the reasons why people volunteer and how nonprofits can make volunteer programs more successful.
  • Describe the responsibilities of the nonprofit board.
  • Discuss various models nonprofits use to organize their boards.
  • Describe the differences between a nonprofit board and a for-profit board.
  • Explain different approaches to recruiting and filling a nonprofit board.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of large versus small boards.
  • Explain board evaluation and its importance.
  • Discuss the typical interactions between nonprofit board members and staff.
  • Describe how nonprofits can develop and maintain a strong volunteer base.

Target Audience

This is designed for nonprofit leaders who want to learn how to develop their board and staff of volunteers. 

Prerequisites

None

Estimated Hours to Complete

5

Pricing and Enrollment Information

$150.00 (US) per seat

Access Time

90 Days