BOARD &

VOLUNTEER

DEVELOPMENT

Course description


Volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofit organizations. And board members are a special type of volunteer, helping to guide the direction of a nonprofit, promote the organization in the community, and ensure that the nonprofit's mission is fulfilled. Learning how best to manage the board and other volunteers is a critical part of nonprofit management. This course by MindEdge covers the fundamentals of board and volunteer development as well as recruiting, effective communication, and retention.


You will receive a downloadable OWL Certificate of Completion upon completion of this course.

 

Key Learning Points


  • Describe how nonprofits can develop and maintain a strong volunteer base
  • Describe the differences between a nonprofit board and a for-profit board
  • Describe the responsibilities of the nonprofit board
  • Describe why board evaluations are useful
  • Discuss different models for organizing a nonprofit board
  • Discuss the pros and cons of large versus small boards
  • Discuss typical nonprofit board and staff interactions
  • Explain different approaches for recruiting and filling a nonprofit board
  • Explain the reasons why people volunteer and how nonprofits can make volunteer programs more successful
  • Explain why nonprofit boards form committees



Key Features


Video, Inline Activities, Post-Assessment


Accessibility Standard


WCAG (AA)/ Section 508


Accreditation

0.5 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

0.5 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU), American Marketing Association (AMA PCM)

0.5 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), HR Certificate Institute (HRCI)

0.5 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), Project Management Institute (PMI)

0.5 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), Certified Fund Raising Executive International (CFRE)

0.5 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU), Association for Talent Development (ATD)

0.5 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU), International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)





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COURSE DETAILS

Average Completion Time

5 hours

  • About the Author

    MindEdge is a leading provider of online training for nonprofits, agencies, corporations, and individuals. Their courses combine narrative learning—featuring simulations, real-world scenarios, and case studies—with innovative technology and a commitment to continuous improvement in content and design. Developed by business school faculty, industry professionals, and subject matter experts, MindEdge courses offer professional accreditation, and enhance skills through interactive exercises, mini-cases, and engaging exercises that learners can immediately put into practice.