The State University of New York
Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations Specialization

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The State University of New York

Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations Specialization

Effective Leadership and Governance for Nonprofits. Develop leadership to help nonprofit organizations improve their governance effectiveness

Prof. Vic Murray, PhD
Prof. Yvonne Cafik Harrison, PhD

Instructors: Prof. Vic Murray, PhD

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.4

(198 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • The nonprofit sector, nonprofit governance context, and the characteristics of nonprofit organizations and boards of directors.

  • The roles and responsibilities of boards of directors and common issues that challenge board effectiveness.

  • Leadership competencies of highly effective boards, board chairs, directors and chief executives.

  • Skills to analyze and improve leadership and governance in nonprofit organizations.

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Governance
Category: Decision Making
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Discussion Facilitation
Category: Community Development
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Analysis
Category: Non-Profit Accounting
Category: Peer Review
Category: Philanthropy
Category: Leadership
Category: Performance Review
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Public Administration

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Governance
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Resource Management
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Fundraising
Category: Peer Review
Category: Performance Management
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Due Diligence
Category: Risk Management
Category: Leadership

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Governance
Category: Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Culture
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Organizational Effectiveness

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Management Reporting
Category: Non-Profit Accounting
Category: Analysis
Category: Change Management
Category: Philanthropy
Category: Data Collection
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Consulting
Category: Peer Review
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Leadership
Category: Governance
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Surveys
Category: Report Writing
Category: Performance Measurement

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The State University of New York
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