This course introduces you to the nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizations, and the concepts of leadership and governance. 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 nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizations, nonprofit leadership and governance may not be the same. 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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The State University of New York

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The Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Leadership and Governance
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 90 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Organizational Governance and Boards of Directors
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 34 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
The Board's Role and Responsibilities
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 38 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Concept Testing and Application
3 hours to complete
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- 4 stars24.85%
- 3 stars3.38%
- 2 stars1.12%
- 1 star5.64%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO THE NONPROFIT SECTOR, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
by RBDec 17, 2019
A great overview that will serve well in my role as board member
by FBApr 18, 2016
(Free version) This course has a wealth of information and resources
by DGJun 1, 2022
Well conceived. Excellent choices in reading material.
by MHAug 20, 2016
This is a really nice course! I am fortunate to be part of it!
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