Leaders On Board Program
Overview
Unlock your potential as a governance leader with the Leaders on Board Program, where ethical leadership meets diversity and inclusion. This program provides the knowledge and tools needed for leadership roles across nonprofit boards. Dive into a curriculum designed to hone your leadership qualities, emphasizing integrity and agility in decision-making.
What You’ll Learn
Ethical Leadership
Embrace leadership grounded in ethical principles, building trust, and fostering accountability in every interaction.
Diversity & Inclusion
Cultivate environments that celebrate diversity, drive equity, and embrace varied perspectives for enriched decision-making.
Strategic Decision-Making
Sharpen your decision-making skills, readying you for the complexities and challenges of leadership across sectors.
Course Outline
Part 1: What Exactly Are Nonprofits?
Lesson 1: What are Nonprofits? Features of Nonprofits
Lesson 2: Types of Nonprofits. Comparing Nonprofits & Businesses
Lesson 3: The Canadian Nonprofit Sector.
Lesson 4: Nonprofit’s Lifecycle Stages
Part 2: What Is Governance?
Lesson 5: What Is Governance? What is a Board of Directors?
Lesson 6: Why is Good Governance Important? Governance vs. Management
Lesson 7: Three Modes of Good Governance: Fiduciary, Strategic & Generative
Lesson 8: Three Models for Board Governance: Working, Governance-Only & Mixed Model
Part 3: Ten Board Responsibilities
Lesson 9: One: Determine Mission. Two: Select CEO.
Lesson 10: Three: Manage the CEO. Four: Undertake Strategic Thinking.
Lesson 11: Five: Monitor & Evaluate Programs. Six: Ensure Adequate Financial Resources.
Lesson 12: Seven: Provide Financial Oversight. Eight: Build a Competent Board.
Lesson 13: Nine: Ensure Legal & Ethical Integrity. Ten: Enhance Nonprofit’s Public Standing.
Part 4: Primary Duties of Board Directors
Lesson 14: Fiduciary Duty. What is Conflict of Interest? Why Conflicts of Interest Should Concern Boards.
Lesson 15: Conflict of Interest: Tools & Strategies. Tips for Avoiding Conflict of Interest.
Lesson 16: Duty of Care: Compliance, Transparency & Accountability. The Business Judgment Rule.
Lesson 17: Liabilities & Risk Management. Types of Risk. Ways to Reduce Risk & Liability.
Part 5: Five Main Responsibilities of Board Directors
Lesson 18: Be Committed to the Mission.
Lesson 19: Attend Board Meetings.
Lesson 20: Develop Staff Relationships.
Lesson 21: Support Fundraising.
Lesson 22: Serve as Ambassador.
Part 6: Impact of Serving & Finding the Right Board
Lesson 23: Impact of Serving: Personal Benefits. Employer Benefits. Nonprofit Benefits.
Lesson 24: Questions to Ask Yourself.
Lesson 25: Questions to Ask the Nonprofit. Questions the Nonprofit May Ask You.
Why These Skills Are Essential
Innovative Leadership
Equip yourself with ethical leadership skills that prioritize integrity and accountability, essential for today’s dynamic work environments.
Embrace Diversity
Learn to create and lead within environments that value diversity and inclusion, enhancing organizational culture and decision-making.
Strategic Agility
Master strategic decision-making that adapts to challenges across nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors, driving sustainable impact.
What You’ll Get
Skills4Good AI Academy Certificate
Complete the program and earn a certificate that showcases your understanding of Diversity & Inclusion in Nonprofit Governance fundamentals.
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