NPO 250 | Managing Staff, Volunteers and Boards

Human capital is one of the most important assets of a nonprofit organization. Too often the assets are not effectively utilized. Having an effective resource plan is essential. Nonprofit organizations must have a key focus on creating an organizational culture where all stakeholders are motivated to move the mission of the organization forward. Participants will be presented with tools for designing and implementing effective systems for recruiting and retaining exceptional people.
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Utilize best practices in recruitment and retention
• Strengthen the competence and effectiveness of their board
• Maximize for profit skills in a nonprofit setting
   

COURSE MODULES

Human Resources

• Legal compliance and policy development
• Best practices in recruitment and employment

Volunteer Management

• Volunteer management
• Rights and responsibilities of volunteers
• Turning volunteers into organization advocates

Building a High Performing Board

• Roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board
• Board recruitment and orientation
• Maximizing board effectiveness