Are you ready to step up? But don't know how to start?
Some people are called to board service. But they don't know how to get started. This free mini-course will help you figure out the right organization for you (if you don't know it) and give you practical tips to get nominated for a nonprofit board.
You'll also learn several useful questions to ask a nonprofit board before you join.
Meet Erik
Erik Hanberg has spent nearly 20 years working with nonprofits. In addition to serving as the director of two nonprofits, he has worked for nonprofits in marketing and fundraising, and served on boards and committees for more than a dozen organizations, often in leadership roles.
He is the author of four books for nonprofits, focusing on leadership, fundraising, social media, and board governance, which have sold tens of thousands of copies. His books and his expertise has been praised by Forbes.com, LinkedIn for Nonprofits, Kirkus Reviews, and more.
In addition to his nonprofit work, he also served more than 12 years in elected office on the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners, a junior municipality with an annual operating budget of $50+ million.
Example Curriculum
- Meet your instructor (0:48)
- What board should you join? (3:04)
- For the "numbers people" out there... (0:30)
- What's the time commitment of board service? (1:05)
- Why be on a nonprofit board? (2:12)
- What can you learn from board service? (0:50)
- Tips for getting on a board of directors (1:39)
- What are boards looking for? (3:14)
- Questions to ask before you join (6:14)
- Thank you (0:45)
