Join Leslie Crutchfield for an in-depth discussion in this video Understanding board governance, part of Nonprofit Management Foundations.
- Every nonprofit starts out…by establishing a board of directors.…You're required by law to have a board.…It's actually what allows you to legally operate.…Your board's most basic responsibilities…are to provide oversight for the group.…But, while good governance is necessary,…it's not sufficient.…Your board members will need to do a lot more…if you wanna be as effective as possible…and deliver fully on your mission.…And, be forewarned,…if you've had experience on a corporate board,…it's a whole different ballgame in the nonprofit sector.…
At its most basic level, an effective nonprofit board…contains the right mix of who and what.…You've gotta recruit great people to serve on your board…and persuade them to focus on the most strategic…and leveraged activities.…If you'd like to know more about the who part of the board,…check out another video in this course…called "Building Your Board."…Now let's look at the what.…Here is a list of the key activities…performed by nonprofit boards.…As you look over this list, I'd like to highlight…
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4/1/2015- Shaping your vision and strategy
- Fundraising via grants, partnerships, and social media
- Hiring staff
- Working with volunteers
- Understanding board governance and nonprofit financial accounting
- Scaling the organization and impact
- Becoming a nonprofit leader
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 18s
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The power of nonprofits4m 41s
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1. Leadership Strategies for Successful Nonprofits
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Shaping your vision5m 43s
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2. Effective Fundraising and Marketing
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Fundraising from individuals5m 11s
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Foundation grants5m 30s
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3. Recruiting and Retaining Talent
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Building your board5m 21s
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Hiring staff5m 40s
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Working with volunteers5m 42s
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4. Governance, Finance, and Accounting
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5. Expanding Impact beyond Your Nonprofit's Walls
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Collective impact4m 14s
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6. Developing Your Personal Leadership Potential
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Discovering the4m 58s
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Conclusion
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Wrap up2m 26s
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