The board of directors plays a significant role in shaping the activities of a nonprofit organization. Leaders, managers, and qualified IDD professionals should understand the board’s basic structure and purpose, as well as how they impact your organization’s management. Using strategies to work effectively with the board can help reduce common sources of conflict and help your organization uphold its mission.
The goal of this course is to provide managers and leaders in IDD settings with an overview of working with a board of directors.
The board of directors plays a significant role in shaping the activities of a nonprofit organization. Leaders, managers, and qualified IDD professionals should understand the board’s basic structure and purpose, as well as how they impact your organization’s management. Using strategies to work effectively with the board can help reduce common sources of conflict and help your organization uphold its mission. The goal of this course is to provide managers and leaders in IDD settings with an overview of working with a board of directors.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Board Roles and Activities
Meet Elena
What Is a Board?
Who Is on the Board?
Key Board Roles
The Board’s Purpose
Governance and Sustainability
Strategic Planning
Board Meetings and Operations
Leadership’s Role
Review
Summary
Section 3: Working with the Board
Alignment with the Board
Micromanaging Boards
Defining Roles
A Culture of Openness
Sharing Information
Disconnected Boards
Group Dynamics
The Effects of Diversity
Conflicts of Interest
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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