Governance That Works
Build a board that governs rather than nods along. Understand the real role of governance, separate board work from staff work, and create a system that grows as your organization does. Includes 9 downloadable resources you can put to work right away.
Taught by Dr. Lyn Corbett, President and Founder, The Pivotal Group
- ✦4 modules. 16 lessons.
- ✦1 hour and 58 minutes of content
- ✦9 downloadable resources
- ✦Self-paced, no live schedule
A board full of good people is not the same as a board that governs.
"Our board approves everything I bring them. I have started to wonder whether that is a good sign."
"Half the board thinks they run the organization. The other half thinks I do. Nobody wrote it down."
"We recruited people who care about the cause. Nobody explained what they were agreeing to do."
4 modules. 16 lessons.
1 hour and 58 minutes of content. Work through it in order, or jump to the part you need right now.
1
Rethinking the Role of the Board
4 lessons
- The Purpose of Nonprofit Governance
- Governance vs. Management
- Why Boards Fail
- Startup vs. Growth Stage Governance
2
Designing Your First Board
4 lessons
- Build the Right Board
- Recruiting Founding Board Members
- Board Onboarding Essentials
- Shaping Board Culture
3
Meetings, Bylaws, & Board Management
4 lessons
- Leading Effective Board Meetings
- Drafting Practical Bylaws
- Essential Board Policies
- Accountability in Board Leadership
4
Building a Governance System That Grows With You
4 lessons
- Strategic Planning
- Designing Effective Committees
- Board Assessment & Renewal
- Succession Planning
9 downloadable resources, ready to use.
Templates and checklists you can put to work in your organization right away, not just watch and forget.
Board Communication Flow
Board Culture Checklist
Board Member Expectations Agreement
Board Onboarding Guide
Governance Glossary
Governance Purpose Framework
Governance vs Management
Mission Statement Worksheet
Vision Statement Worksheet
Dr. Lyn Corbett
President and Founder, The Pivotal Group
Dr. Lyn Corbett is an experienced nonprofit leader and governance expert with a focus on board development, leadership strategy, and organizational effectiveness. He has worked with nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance practices, build high-performing boards, and support sustainable growth through intentional leadership.
Build the board your organization needs.
$349, one payment, no subscription required. Start today and move through the modules at your own pace.
Get This Course, $349What people ask before enrolling.
Who is Governance That Works for?
Executive directors, founders, and board chairs who need a board that shares real responsibility, whether they are recruiting a first board or repairing one that has drifted.
We already have a board. Is this still useful?
Yes. Two of the four modules deal with boards that already exist: running meetings that produce decisions, writing policies people follow, and assessing and renewing membership over time.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. Work through the 4 modules and 16 lessons in order, or start with the module matching the problem in front of you. There is no live schedule.
What do I get besides the lessons?
Nine downloadable resources. The Board Member Expectations Agreement is the one most leaders reach for first, since it puts in writing what a new director is agreeing to before they say yes.
How long do I have access?
Governance That Works is a one-time purchase with no recurring charge, and your access does not depend on holding a subscription. It continues for as long as we offer the course on Akademia, and purchasers get advance notice if that ever changes.