With advanced financial and commercial skill set, one may be asked to become a director/trustee of Third Sector organizations. Do they truly know the task they are taking on? Do they know what their personal liabilities will be? Do they know if they will fit in to the organization?

These and many more are the type of questions to ask yourself before answering yes or no.

This course guides the prospective new director/trustee through the haze in deciding if the role is right. It provides 8 tips about issues to consider before making a decision. The course is also a useful checklist for experienced directors/trustees to make sure they have answered all the relevant issues.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify what motivates the individual to become a director/trustee
  • Discover what role you really should be taking on
  • Explore how to recognize if you and the organization are the right fit
Last updated/reviewed: August 11, 2023
3 Reviews (6 ratings)

Reviews

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Member's Profile
This course provides a good overview of factors to consider before joining a non-profit Board. I found the instructor's accent a bit thick, so I had to go back on a couple of slides to figure out exactly what he said.

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Anonymous Author
Quick overview of due diligence review for a person considering serving on a board. Good information.

3
Member's Profile
It was a basic course, some more information would be helpful.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to 8 Tips Before Becoming a New Director or Trustee3:17
  Why become a Director/Trustee1:42
  The role of the Board1:49
  Board Composition3:06
  Financial status3:44
  Induction & training3:19
  Summary1:13
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Tips Before Becoming a New Director or Trustee 18:11
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: 8 Tips Before Becoming a New Director or TrusteePDF
  8 Tips Before Becoming a New Director or Trustee Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam