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Overview
Identify and analyze leadership and governance issues, create practical ways to improve board performance and work with boards to implement these improvements.
This Improving Leadership and Governance in Nonprofit Organizations Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University at Buffalo consists of three courses plus a Capstone Project:
- Course 1 topics: The unique nature of the nonprofit sector in society; leadership in nonprofit organizations and the governance process.
- Course 2 topics: The roles and responsibilities of nonprofit organization boards of directors and the challenges in carrying them out effectively.
- Course 3 topics: The critical factors that impact the ability of the board to govern and how to intentionally change them into positive influences.
- The Capstone Project: How to help real boards overcome inertia and resistance to change and improve their governance effectiveness in an applied service learning experience.
Skills You Will Gain
- Leadership and Management
- Strategy
- Strategy and Operations
- Organizational Development
- Business Psychology
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Planning
- Sales
- Supply Chain and Logistics
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance
- The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process
- The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process
- Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner Level
- No prior experience required.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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