Boards of Directors And Boards of Advisors – For Not-For-Profit Organizations

Many nonprofit boards flounder and do not produce real value for the organization or those it serves. This course describes several key approaches that can help you guide a board of directors to being more effective, more efficient, and helping grow nonprofits in these challenging times.

Key elements of successful nonprofit boards include the recruiting function of the board, the committee structure, the training board members received, the expectations the organization has of board members, and how well board members can work together. This course suggests term limits for board members, but also provides exceptions for long-standing board members who continue to provide real value for the organization.

This course also includes a procedure where board members can evaluate themselves and each other, as well as evaluate the Executive Director/President in a constructive manner.  A key component of effective boards is having effective, well-run board meetings supported by well-developed agendas and ample communication prior to the board meeting by board members regarding the topics on the agenda for the upcoming meeting and for future board meetings.