Non-Profit Board and Volunteer Development - Online

Volunteers are the lifeblood of most non-profit organizations. Board members are a special type of volunteer. They help to guide the direction of a non-profit, to promote the organization in the community, and ensure that the non-profit's mission is fulfilled.

This is an asynchronous eLearning program that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$150
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic

CEU CREDITSCFRE CREDITS
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This course in intended for adults seeking to gain a basic understanding of board and volunteer development in a non-profit environment.
Students will be able to:
  • Explain the reasons why people volunteer and how non-profits can make volunteer programs more successful
  • Describe the responsibilities of the non-profit board
  • Discuss different models for organizing a non-profit board
  • Describe the differences between a non-profit board and a for-profit board
  • Explain different approaches for recruiting and filling a non-profit board
  • Discuss the pros and cons of large vs. small boards
  • Describe why board evaluations are useful
  • Explain why non-profit boards form committees
  • Discuss typical non-profit board and staff interactions
  • Describe how non-profits can develop and maintain a strong volunteer base
  • Fundraising for a Non-Profit Organization - Online
  • Leadership in a Non-Profit Organization - Online
  • Principles of Marketing for Non-Profit Organizations - Online
  • Strategy for Non-Profit Organizations - Online
  • Budgeting in a Non-Profit Organization - Online
    • Estimated Completion Time
    5 hours

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