| Introduction to Volunteer and Nonprofit Organizations
and Board Governance
This one-day program provides
an overview of the administrative, legal and financial aspects
of volunteer and nonprofit organizations and how they are
governed by boards.
This course is designed for
new, potential, and experienced individuals who are considering,
or currently, serving on a volunteer or nonprofit board of
directors such as student organizations, homeowner’s
associations, volunteer associations, nonprofit corporations.
Additionally, it is a great course for those recruiting potential
board members and for recently recruited board members. Those
interested in learning about how nonprofits function also
will benefit from the course.
What You Will Learn
• Different types of organizations, such as all-volunteer
organizations and staffed
• Basic legal implications of serving on a nonprofit
board
• Roles and responsibilities of being a board member
or volunteer
• Different kinds of nonprofits and their financial
and legal frameworks
• Key indicators to pre-determine a board’s effectiveness
About the Instructor
Raquel Beltrán, MBA, President, B.G. Unlimited; Raquel
consults with and provides marketing and management training
for organizations, businesses and community programs. She
brings over 35 years of public and private sector as well
as community-based experience working with diverse groups
of individuals.
Course Description
Introduction to Volunteer & Nonprofit Organizations &
Board Governance
This course provides an understanding of the legal and financial
aspects of volunteer and nonprofit organizations and how they
are governed by boards. Areas covered include the current
climate under which these organizations operate; how the mission
statement should drive decisions-making; transparency and
accountability at all levels of the organization; basic board
procedures to insure sound decision-making; and how volunteers
can be involved in organizations.
Fall 2008 Schedule
Date: Sep 20
Time: Sat 9am – 4pm
Fee: $95
Location: EE 1210
Instructor: Raquel Beltrán, MBA
Course No: NBGB 120 Sec 71
Reg No: 42589
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