NFP Board Member Course & Certification

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, we hope you gain much satisfaction from your involvement!

This four-session, live; and 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!

Topics Covered

Module 1: The Fundamentals

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

Module 4: Making a Positive Difference

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

In-house Courses

If you prefer, we can conduct any of courses specifically for your staff 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. You can read more here

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!