The third course in this Specialization introduces you to the factors that influence how effective boards of directors will be in carrying out their roles and responsibilities and hence the impact they have in shaping the success of the organization they govern. While this course has been developed with North American culture in mind, we do appreciate that, in other parts of the world, the nature of the factors that influence the effectiveness of nonprofit boards of directors may vary. Nevertheless,it is our hope that much of the course content will still be of value to those in other parts of the world.
This course is part of the Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations Specialization
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Board Operating Procedures, Structures, and Meetings
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 108 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
The Composition and Development of the Board
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 55 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Board Culture and Leadership
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 62 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Individual Concept Testing and Application
3 hours to complete
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by BRJan 28, 2021
Perfect course and content preparing for my first board position, which was confirmed the day before completing the course.
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