ELEV-LS 026: Executive Board Fundamentals

Description:

This course covers governance topics that are of most importance to those charged with creating and sustaining effective leadership, including building a board; succession planning; policies; financial oversight; fundraising; planning; strategic planning processes; risk management; and evaluation of the board, executives, and organization.

Course Core Competencies:

Governance Principles, Roles and Structure

Topic A: In the Spirit of Service: Introduction to the Nonprofit World.

Topic A: What Is Governance?

Topic B: Governance Roles.

Topic C: Governance Structure.

Topic D: The Board–Chief Executive Relationship.

Governance Practices

Topic A: Building a Board.

Topic B: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.

Topic C: Financial Oversight.

Topic D: Fundraising.

Topic E: Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning.

Topic F: Communications and Outreach.

Topic G: Succession Planning and Chief Executive Transition.

Topic H: Evaluation.

Topic I: Bylaws and Policies.

Topic J: Board Meetings.

Topic K: Board Dynamics.