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Boards & Effective Governance

Name: Boards & Effective Governance
Rating: 4.6 (58 reviews)

This course is part of Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations.

Course Cost

Free course

Beginner

Skill Level

11 Hours

Self-paced lessons

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

4.6

6,390 Enrolled

Prof. Yvonne Cafik Harrison, PhD

Prof. Vic Murray, PhD

English

4.6

6,390 Enrolled

English

Prof. Yvonne Cafik Harrison, PhD

Prof. Vic Murray, PhD

What you'll learn

Understand factors influencing board meeting effectiveness

Master board composition and development strategies

Analyze and shape board culture for better performance

Develop effective board leadership approaches

Implement structural improvements for board operations

Skills you'll gain

Board Governance

Nonprofit Leadership

Board Development

Meeting Effectiveness

Board Culture

Strategic Leadership

Board Composition

Organizational Management

Board Structure

Decision Making

This course includes:

4.1 Hours PreRecorded video

7 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 5 modules in this course

This comprehensive course examines the critical factors that influence nonprofit board effectiveness. Students explore board operating procedures, meeting dynamics, composition strategies, and leadership cultures. The curriculum covers practical aspects of board development, member recruitment, and performance optimization through case studies and real-world applications. Special emphasis is placed on understanding board culture, improving decision-making processes, and developing effective leadership practices.

Board Operating Procedures, Structures, and Meetings Module 1

Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete

Hello and welcome to Course 3 in the series of courses on Improving Leadership and Governance in Nonprofit Organizations! The focus of this course is on the often unrecognized influences on how well a board carries out its governance role and responsibilities. The goal of the first week is to address several important questions related to two key influences on board behavior: the board's operating procedures and structures and board meetings.

Skills you'll gain

Board Governance

Meeting Effectiveness

Organizational Structure

Decision Making

Leadership Development

This course includes:

8 Videos

1 Quizzes

8 Reading Materials

The Composition and Development of the Board Module 2

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Hello and welcome to Week 2 of the third course on Improving Leadership and Governance in Nonprofit Organizations! The focus this week is on one of the most difficult challenges to board performance--creating the ideal mix of board members and training them so that they can be as effective as possible.

Skills you'll gain

Board Composition

Member Development

Recruitment Strategy

Training Management

Board Diversity

This course includes:

4 Videos

1 Quizzes

6 Reading Materials

Board Culture and Leadership Module 3

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Hello and welcome to Week 3 of the third course on Improving Leadership and Governance in Nonprofit Organizations! The goal of this week is to address important questions related to two influences that empirical research suggests are difficult to change in boards of nonprofit organizations—the informal culture and leadership of the board.

Skills you'll gain

Board Culture

Leadership Development

Organizational Change

Governance Effectiveness

Cultural Management

This course includes:

4 Videos

1 Quizzes

6 Reading Materials

Individual Concept Testing and Application Module 4

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

Hello and welcome to Week 4! The goal of this week is to assess course learning. The end of Course 3 assessment of learning begins with the requirement that you to take two Readiness Assurance Tests (RATs) and submit your Board Effectiveness Assessment Reflection (BEAR).

Skills you'll gain

Assessment Skills

Knowledge Application

Concept Testing

Learning Evaluation

Board Effectiveness

This course includes:

2 Quizzes

Group Concept Testing and Application Module 5

Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete

Hello, and Welcome to Week 5! The goal of this week is to discuss and complete the end of Course 2 assessment of learning. It begins with peer discussion of the individual Readiness Assurance Test (RAT) and RAT Application Exercise (case) you took last week plus peer review of the three BEAR assignments.

Skills you'll gain

Group Learning

Peer Review

Knowledge Assessment

Collaborative Learning

Test Analysis

This course includes:

2 Videos

2 Quizzes

1 Reading Materials

Fee Structure

Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

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Prof. Yvonne Cafik Harrison, PhD

Dr. Yvonne Cafik Harrison is a distinguished social scientist and professor at the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, part of the State University of New York. With a focus on the leadership and governance of nonprofit and voluntary sector organizations, she has developed significant expertise in the adoption and use of modern information and communications technology within these contexts. Alongside co-investigator Professor Vic Murray from the University of Victoria, Dr. Cafik Harrison created Board Check-Up, a tool designed to enhance board technical capacity and address governance challenges faced by boards of directors. This longitudinal research initiative assesses the impact of board performance self-assessment from both output (changes in governance practices) and outcome (board performance) perspectives. She is also a co-author of the book Guidelines for Improving the Effectiveness of Nonprofit Boards of Directors and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and research reports. Dr. Cafik Harrison holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Public Administration, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Victoria, BC, Canada. Through her teaching and research, she continues to influence the field of nonprofit governance significantly.

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Prof. Vic Murray, PhD

Dr. Vic Murray is an esteemed Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria, with a rich background in nonprofit management and organizational behavior. From 1983 to 1995, he directed the Voluntary Sector Management Program at York University's Schulich School of Business, where he pioneered Canada’s first certificate and master’s level programs in nonprofit leadership. An accomplished author, Dr. Murray has contributed extensively to the literature on nonprofit governance, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness. His current research focuses on board performance self-assessment and its impact on governance practices within nonprofit organizations. Through his commitment to education and research, Dr. Murray has significantly influenced the field, earning recognition for his contributions to nonprofit leadership and philanthropy. His work continues to shape best practices in governance and organizational effectiveness in the voluntary sector.

Beginner

Skill Level

11 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

Free course

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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Boards & Effective Governance

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Skills you'll gain

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Top companies offer this course to their employees

There are 5 modules in this course

Board Operating Procedures, Structures, and Meetings Module 1

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

The Composition and Development of the Board Module 2

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Board Culture and Leadership Module 3

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Individual Concept Testing and Application Module 4

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Group Concept Testing and Application Module 5

Skills you'll gain

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