Governing for Nonprofit Excellence—Virtual
"The bond was so strong, and so is my network of contacts from the program."
"The bond was so strong, and so is my network of contacts from the program."
Summary
Nongovernmental organizations worldwide face transformative forces, both internally and externally. To fulfill their mission, they depend on their board for strong, innovative leadership. Governing for Nonprofit Excellence—Virtual prepares you to excel in your role as a board or executive team member and to contribute at a higher level. As you gain insight into four essential competencies of nonprofit governance—board leadership, strategic stewardship performance measurement, and financial oversight—you will learn how to drive the strategic and organizational transformation that enables your nonprofit organization to thrive.
This program is offered in cooperation with the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative.
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Summary
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Nongovernmental organizations worldwide face transformative forces, both internally and externally. To fulfill their mission, they depend on their board for strong, innovative leadership. Governing for Nonprofit Excellence—Virtual prepares you to excel in your role as a board or executive team member and to contribute at a higher level. As you gain insight into four essential competencies of nonprofit governance—board leadership, strategic stewardship performance measurement, and financial oversight—you will learn how to drive the strategic and organizational transformation that enables your nonprofit organization to thrive.
This program is offered in cooperation with the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative.
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Solidify your organization's leadershipSolidify your organization's leadership
- Create value-adding board leadership processes
- Clarify your organization's mission and who will lead it
- Foster productive relationships between the board and the executive team
- Focus on results-oriented management
Execute your organization's mission more effectivelyExecute your organization's mission more effectively
- Ensure your organization's strategy aligns with its mission
- Structure and manage important alliances and partnerships
- Establish systems for gauging and improving organizational performance
- Place your organization on a solid and sustainable financial foundation
Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
- Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
- Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions
Who Should Attend
- Members of nonprofit boards of directors for organizations with operating budgets in excess of $1 million in any nonprofit sector
- C-suite level nonprofit executives who are engaged in strategic, governance-level decision-making, and who work extensively with the board of directors, for organizations with operating budgets in excess of $1 million in any nonprofit sector
- Not appropriate for: industry or trade associations, management support organizations, or consulting firms
Attendance by two or more leaders from the same organization will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.
Program fees are subsidized by Harvard Business School and its Social Enterprise Initiative. Limited, additional need-based scholarship funding may be available. Visit the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative website for scholarship information.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
- Members of nonprofit boards of directors for organizations with operating budgets in excess of $1 million in any nonprofit sector
- C-suite level nonprofit executives who are engaged in strategic, governance-level decision-making, and who work extensively with the board of directors, for organizations with operating budgets in excess of $1 million in any nonprofit sector
- Not appropriate for: industry or trade associations, management support organizations, or consulting firms
Attendance by two or more leaders from the same organization will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.
Program fees are subsidized by Harvard Business School and its Social Enterprise Initiative. Limited, additional need-based scholarship funding may be available. Visit the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative website for scholarship information.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
Leaders in Virtual Learning
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions, you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
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Leaders in Virtual Learning
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When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions, you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
Dive Deeper into the ExperienceDevelop a new toolset and way of seeing your mission.Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.Read about the program from the the Founder and President of RESQ Charitable Trust in India.
Admissions Criteria and Process
"The bond was so strong, and so is my network of contacts from the program."