Self-Paced Learning

Work at your own pace without disrupting your regular job.

Practical Modules

Short, focused modules with no corporate jargon.

Community Leadership

Gain the knowledge to confidently join and contribute to a board.

About the Course

This self-paced course is designed for aspiring board members from the community and youth sectors. It is tailored for individuals working regular jobs who aspire to step into community leadership by serving on nonprofit or community boards. Each module is concise, practical, and free from corporate jargon, offering you the essential knowledge to confidently join and contribute to a board.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 31 Lessons

  1. 1

    MODULE 1 - Foundations of Board Governance in Canada

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      Purpose of This Module

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      What Governance Is (and Is Not)

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      Board vs Management: Authority and Boundaries

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Types of Boards in Canada

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    MODULE 2 - Duties, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility

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      Purpose of This Module

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      Fiduciary Duties

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      Ethics, Confidentiality, and Conflicts of Interest

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      Protecting Yourself as a Board Member

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    MODULE 3 - Board Structure and Effectiveness

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      Purpose of This Module

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      Decision-Making and Governance

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      How Boards Are Structured

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      Officers, Committees, and Decision Flow

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      Becoming an Effective Board Member

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    MODULE 4 - Meetings, Decisions, and Accountability

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      Purpose of This Module

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      How Board Meetings Actually Work

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      Motions, Voting, and Decision-Making

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      Minutes as a Governance and Legal Tool

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      In-Camera Sessions and Sensitive Decisions

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    MODULE 5 - Strategy and Oversight

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      Purpose of This Module

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      The Board’s Role in Strategy

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      Oversight of Executive Leadership

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      Asking the Right Strategic Questions

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    MODULE 6 - Financial Oversight for Board Members

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      Purpose of This Module

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      What Boards Are Financially Accountable For

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      Understanding the Income Statement

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      Understanding the Balance Sheet

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      Budgets, Forecasts, and Financial Red Flags

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    MODULE 7 - Risk, Reputation, and Stewardship

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      Purpose of This Module

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      Risk Oversight: The Board’s Responsibility

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      Reputation and Stakeholder Trust

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Stewardship of Mission, Resources, and Trust

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