Boards & Effective Governance
Master key factors affecting nonprofit board effectiveness, from operating procedures to leadership dynamics.
Master key factors affecting nonprofit board effectiveness, from operating procedures to leadership dynamics.
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.
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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
This course includes:
4.1 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
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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
The Composition and Development of the Board Module 2
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Board Culture and Leadership Module 3
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Individual Concept Testing and Application Module 4
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Group Concept Testing and Application Module 5
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Expert in Nonprofit Leadership and Governance at the University at Buffalo
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.
Authority in Nonprofit Governance and Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria
Prof. Vic Murray is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria, specializing in organizational behavior and nonprofit management. With a career spanning several decades, he previously directed the Voluntary Sector Management Program at York University, where he developed Canada’s first certificate and master’s level programs in nonprofit leadership. He has authored numerous books and articles focused on board governance, strategic planning, and inter-organizational collaboration.Murray's current research includes a longitudinal study on the impact of self-assessment of governance performance in nonprofit organizations, which he conducts alongside Dr. Yvonne Cafik Harrison. He teaches various courses on Coursera, including "Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector" and "Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness," aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofit boards.
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