- Level Foundation
- Course by University at Buffalo
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Identify and analyze leadership and governance issues, create practical ways to improve board performance and work with boards to implement these improvements. This Specialization consists of three courses plus a Capstone Project: (1) Course 1 topics: The unique nature of the nonprofit sector in society; leadership in nonprofit organizations and the governance process. (2) Course 2 topics: The roles and responsibilities of nonprofit organization boards of directors and the challenges in carrying them out effectively. (3) 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. To learn more about the series of courses, please watch the Welcome Video.Auto Summary
Improve leadership and governance in nonprofit organizations with this Coursera Specialization. Taught by experts, it covers the unique nature of the nonprofit sector, board roles and responsibilities, and strategies to enhance governance. The series includes three courses and a Capstone Project, offering practical solutions to real-world challenges. Ideal for beginners, the course is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Instructors
Prof. Yvonne Cafik Harrison, PhD

Instructors
Prof. Vic Murray, PhD