Nearly every non-profit organization operates with a board of directors. Often the bulk of the organization’s resources go to meet the needs of the clients, making it difficult to provide training to board members.
“Yet the effectiveness of a board can make or break most organizations,” said Dr. Amy Patillo, community development specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
“Build Your Board” is an online course, providing training to board members who serve nonprofit organizations. The training was developed by University of Missouri Extension faculty to provide nonprofit board members with essential training.
The program provides five modules and 16 lessons with instruction in board basics, understanding financials, teamwork, leading productive meetings and moving the board forward in decision making and taking action. The course provides board members with a convenient option to receive credible training.
Instructors have a combined 50-plus years of experience working with nonprofit organizations. Each lesson includes handouts, online instruction, and instructors to guide learning.