- NFP Board Member Course & Certification
28-06-2021 - 09-07-2021
4:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Overview
So, you have been appointed to the board of a For-Purpose (Not-For-Profit) organisation that you know makes a positive difference. Congratulations and we hope you gain much satisfaction from your involvement!
This four-session, live, online course equips newly appointed and existing board members with the knowledge they need to exercise their important responsibilities and make a valuable contribution to their organisation’s mission!
Time: Monday’s 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm AEDT and Friday’s 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm AEDT for 2 weeks
What’s covered?
Module 1: The Fundamentals
- The NFP landscape in Australia
- Board governance
- Legal & corporate structures
- Regulatory compliance
- Duties, roles & responsibilities of the board & members
- How Board & CEO performance should be evaluated
Module 2: Essential Knowledge
- Understanding the financial reports
- Managing risk
- Developing & implementing strategic & business plans
- Board/staff roles & responsibilities
Module 3: What You Will Need
- Induction
- Board papers & reports
- Board meeting schedule
- CEO meeting
- Site visits
- Communication protocols
- Decision-making processes
- Meeting protocols
- What matters the board should focus on
- Code of conduct & ethics
- Delegation authorities
- Conflict of interest management processes
- Policies & procedures
Module 4: Making a Positive Difference
- How to make a good impression
- What to do (and not do) at your first meeting
- Board meeting preparation
- Deciding how to make the most effective contribution
- How to handle debates & disagreements
- ‘Difficult’ board member types (& how not to be one!)
Who’s it for?
- Existing Board/Committee chairs
- Newly Appointed Board/Committee members
- Those considering joining an NFP board or committee
Outcomes
- A clear understanding of your legal and other responsibilities
- Insights into what ‘good governance’ means and how to exercise it
- The 5 core characteristics exhibited by effective boards and committees
- How to make the best possible contribution
- An understanding of your organisation’s finances
- The ability to assess your own organisation’s current leadership standards
