PAD 5160 - Nonprofit Boards and Executive Leadership

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

The important roles and responsibilities of a voluntary board of directors and the process of governing are often misunderstood. This course explores the special powers of a nonprofit board of directors as framed by and responsive to public policy. From the perspective of organizational behavior and theory, the course examines the leadership role and interplay between board members and the executive director. The examination includes a comparative analysis of different governing models and explores fundamental questions of board composition, the role of advisory boards, achieving effective board meetings, the realm of liability, using committees, and the board’s role in fundraising, among other special subject matter.