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Why Board Leadership?

Every year, Canadian non-profits and charities recruit thousands of volunteer directors. Volunteer directors are responsible for oversight and strategic leadership, an essential role filled by volunteers from the community. Prepare yourself to be a volunteer director with this online program.

  • Two self-guided, online modules to help you learn at your own pace

  • Learn the basics of non-profit leadership and level up your work as a non-profit director

  • Gain actionable insights to lead a non-profit board with impact and sustainability

  • Acquire foundational perspectives on equity, diversity and inclusion and its central importance to board functions

  • Build the foundation

    Board Leadership Fundamentals (Module One) equips you with foundational knowledge on the non-profit landscape and what is required to serve on a volunteer board of directors.

  • Know the basics

    Board Leadership Fundamentals (Module One) provides learners with an overview of their crucial roles and responsibilities as current or future volunteer directors.

  • Gain a complete picture

    Board Leadership Insights (Module Two) builds an understanding of board responsibilities through a deeper dive into governance, resources, and risk.

FAQ

  • What is this program?

    This is a two-module, self-guided program developed and hosted by Volunteer Ottawa. These modules were designed to equip current or prospective board members with the knowledge and skills necessary to govern with confidence and expand their impact in their community.

  • Who can sign up?

    Anyone is welcome to sign up for the training program. It has been designed for current and prospective Non-Profit Board Directors in Canada.

  • How to sign up?

    Scroll up and click on the "get started" button. This will take you to a checkout page where you can enter your information and start learning.

  • I forgot my username and password

    Please go to the sign in button on the upper right corner of your screen and follow the instructions to reset your password. You can also contact us at [email protected]

  • Content disclaimer

    These modules introduce learners to key concepts related to board leadership and related to serving as a non-profit or charitable director. The modules also offer orientations and insights into actions or tasks that directors and boards can take in their leadership roles. The content of these modules should not be regarded as prescriptive. The content of these modules does not represent and should not be construed as legal advice.