Nonprofit boards of directors are responsible for the strategies and financial health of the organizations they serve. While it is a significant responsibility, it can also be an amazing experience, giving people the opportunity to use their talents, skills, connections and ideas to help the organization meet its mission. High-functioning boards are essential to having sustained impact, but dysfunctional boards can stymie growth and cause instability.

Learning Objectives

• Identify board member responsibilities
• Describe the characteristics that make for a great board member
• Articulate the responsibilities of a board member
• Discuss how board members provide value

Resources are below. To see all available courses, visit the SVP Philanthropy Curriculum main page.

• Facilitator’s Guide
• Course Handouts
• Slide Deck