: Volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofit organizations. Board members are a special type of volunteer. They help to guide the direction of a nonprofit, to promote the organization in the community, and to ensure that the nonprofit's mission is fulfilled.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Explain the reasons why people volunteer and how nonprofits can make volunteer programs more successful
Describe the responsibilities of the nonprofit board
Discuss different models for organizing a nonprofit board
Describe the differences between a nonprofit board and a for-profit board
Explain different approaches for recruiting and filling a nonprofit board
Discuss the pros and cons of large vs. small boards
Describe why board evaluations are useful
Explain why nonprofit boards form committees
Discuss typical nonprofit board and staff interactions
Describe how nonprofits can develop and maintain a strong volunteer base
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