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 Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Leadership and Governance
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Organizational Governance and Boards of Directors
The Board's Role and Responsibilities
Concept Testing and Application
Reviews
- 5 stars64.97%
- 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
Very thorough and practical. Great insights into the governance and leadership required in the nonprofit sector.
Teacher was organised and coherent, lectures was clearly planned. Students however didn't seem particularly engaged with wide variance in understanding.
Well conceived. Excellent choices in reading material.
I will definitely give a five start to this course. It is well organized, step by step and detailed course for someone who wants to work in Non-profit organization.
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