Essentials of Nonprofit Board Governance Program July/August/September 2008-FULL CERTIFICATE SERIES

NU is pleased to announce the re-scheduling of a new certificate series: Essentials of Nonprofit Board Governance.  NU designed the series to address many areas most frequently reported as presenting challenges for those working with boards in the nonprofit sector.  

The 5-course series comprises affordable, accessible half-day sessions that now begin July 30th and conclude September 17, 2008.  (those registering for the full series derive the most benefits, but you may also register for individual courses within the series). 
 
Register for the Summer 2008 Essentials of Nonprofit Board Governance Full Certificate Series 

Course Details

July 30-Board Recruitment, Orientation and Engagement
*effectively recruiting board members after setting key expectations for this key phase of board development
*practical approach to recruitment based on your organization's actual needs for unique board member talents and skills
*implementing a board orientation process that leads to increased engagement among all members

August 20-Establishing the Governance Structure
*board structures that promote good governance
*framework to structure boards that promotes good governance and encourages participation of board committees in the work of the organization 
*optimal board size, range of officers, committee chairs and typical committees
*linkages between levels of board involvement and good governance

August 27-Good vs. Exceptional Boards
*characteristics of good and exceptional boards
*tools/methods that help identify a board's main characteristics
*implementing tools/methods designed to move boards from good to exceptional

September 4-Evaluating and Refreshing Your Board
*approaches to determining if your board needs refreshing or re-energizing
*planning a specific assessment and/or evaluation of a board's work and outcomes
*assessment and evaluation tools and processes and how to implement them
*working with boards to institutionalize various key aspects of these processes

September 17-Effective Board Management: Role of the Board Chair
*current practices that reflect good governance and lead to optimal board outcomes
*supporting and nurturing the board chair's leadership
*supporting board chair's work to develop/sustain partnerships with organizational leadership and other board members
*current tools that enhance effective board management

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