Nonprofit Organization Governance and Leadership

3 credits

The course emphasizes theoretical and practical considerations in the governance of nonprofit organizations. It focuses on what boards, the volunteers who serve on them do, and how they do it to maximize nonprofit governance and organizational effectiveness. Emphasis on competencies of highly effective boards, CEOs, board chairs, and leadership volunteers. ***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.*** *Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.* *Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 360 or NSLI 260.*