Be the Best Board Member You Can Be
6 Video-based Lessons | Free Book | 5.5 CFRE Hours | Lifetime Access
Who can benefit?
Current board members, prospective board member, those thinking about serving on a nonprofit board, executive directors who need to train their board.
What will you learn?
- The differences between governance and management
- What the nonprofit will expect of you
- What you should expect of the nonprofit
- How to prepare for a leadership role on the board
How to get certified?
This course carries 7.25 CEUs through CFRE International. If you need a certificate stating you completed the courses, just ask.
Modules
Module 1:
- 1 hour What Does It Mean to Serve on a Board
- Why Serve on a Board?
- What a Board Should Look Like
- Board Meetings
- What You Should Expect from the Nonprofit
Module 2:
- 50 min What to Expect
- What You Should Expect from the Nonprofit (cont’d)
- What the Nonprofit Will Expect from You
Module 3:
- 50 min: Roles of the Board Part I
- The Board’s Role in Assessment
- The Board’s Role in Planning
Module 4:
- 50 min Roles of the Board Part 2
- Board Training
- Board Committees
Module 5:
- 45 min Roles of the Board Part 3
- The Board as Leaders
- Governance vs. Management
Module 6:
- 50 min Board and Staff: Who Does What?
- Policies and Procedures
- Board and Staff Working Together
Module 7:
- 1:10 hour Expectations for Board Members
- Board Committees
- The Board’s Role in Fundraising
Module 8:
- 1 hour Board Leadership
- The Board’s Role in Advocacy
- The Role of the Board Chair
- Preparing Yourself for a Leadership Role
- Creating a Philanthropic Culture
Fee: $99
Frequently Asked Questions
I am being considered for a board, what should I know before I say yes? This course will help you understand what you should expect from the nonprofit and what they expect from you.
As a board member, I am not sure what my role is in fundraising; will this course help? This course discusses the many roles board members can play in fundraising, and it is far more than asking your friends for money--this course will show you some painless ways of helping your organization’s fundraising efforts.
I would like to serve in a leadership role on the board but not sure how to position myself, will this course help? Yes, this course talks about the role of board committees and board leaders and tells you how to prepare for a leadership role on the board.