NFP Board Member Course & Certification | Pathways Australia

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!

What’s covered

Module 1: The Fundamentals

The NFP landscape in Australia
Board governance
Legal and 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

Facilitator

Peter Holdsworth

Peter Holdsworth has spent most of his professional career leading, managing and advising community service organisations so he has unique insights into what works and what doesn't ... particularly in the art of management.

He has post-graduate qualifications in management, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Churchill Fellow.

He also sits on the boards of four community service organisations. His presentations are practical, engaging and memorable!

Details

Time

Monday's 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm AEST

Friday's 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm AEST

for 2 weeks

Location

Online

Fee

$900 Ex GST

What you get

- Presentation notes post-completion

- NFP Board Member Education Course Certificate

Upcoming dates

Click on your preferred date to book

eLearning

NFP Board Member Course & Certification – 24th May 2021

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 (more…)

NFP Board Member Course & Certification – 28th June 2021

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 (more…)

NFP Board Member Course & Certification – 2nd August 2021

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 (more…)

NFP Board Member Course & Certification – 13th September 2021

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 (more…)

NFP Board Member Course & Certification – 18th October 2021

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 (more…)

NFP Board Member Course & Certification – 15th November 2021

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 (more…)

In-house course enquiry

If you prefer, we can conduct any of our courses specifically for your staff and at your premises. This may prove to be cost-effective and, of course, we can tailor our programs to meet the specific requirements of your organisation and participants.

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