Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Development

Course
  • 5 hours
  • $150.00
  • Online - Self Paced
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Course Description

Volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofit organizations. And board members are a special type of volunteer, helping to guide the direction of a nonprofit, promote the organization in the community, and ensure that the nonprofit's mission is fulfilled. Learning how best to manage the board and other volunteers is a critical part of nonprofit management. This course covers the fundamentals of board and volunteer development as well as recruiting, effective communication, and retention.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the reasons why people volunteer and how nonprofits can make volunteer programs more successful
  • Describe the responsibilities of the nonprofit board
  • Discuss different models for organizing a nonprofit board
  • Describe the differences between a nonprofit board and a for-profit board
  • Explain different approaches for recruiting and filling a nonprofit board
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Learning Outcomes (Cont.)

  • Discuss the pros and cons of large versus small boards
  • Describe why board evaluations are useful
  • Explain why nonprofit boards form committees
  • Discuss typical nonprofit board and staff interactions
  • Describe how nonprofits can develop and maintain a strong volunteer base

Credits

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IACET CEUs: 0.5

(Contact Hours: 5 hours) Must achieve a test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
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ATD CI Credits: 5

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SHRM PDCs: 5

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CFRE Points: 5

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Key Features

  • Mobile-friendly
  • Audio-enabled
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Real-world case studies
  • Fully accessible
  • Games & Flashcards
  • Expert-supported
  • Video content

Testimonials

The case studies were a very helpful way to apply the material to real-life situations.

-Sarah H.

This is one of my favorite modules - Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Development. This is truly an important element to the success of nonprofits.

-Jubria L.