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Walter Edgar, Managing Principal
Walter has over 40 years' experience in the corporate world and the NFP sector in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He is a qualified management accountant (FCMA) and holds an MBA from the Manchester Business School.
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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: May 11, 2022
3 Reviews (6 ratings)Reviews
Margaret Mueller
(Retired Controller at Self-employed)
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.
Anonymous
(Finance Manager)
Quick overview of due diligence review for a person considering serving on a board. Good information.
Shamina Lavingia
(Accountant at Shamina lavingia)
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
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