GO LEAD: A Management Program for nonprofit Leaders

GO LEAD will provide a series of seminars designed specifically to explore management issues related to the nonprofit sector.  Sessions will start in September, 2007 and run monthly, on the fourth Wednesday of the month, for 9 months (excluding December,) ending in June of 2008.
 

Track 1 - Nuts & Bolts

This series of seminars will focus on key topics related to the management and governance of nonprofit organizations – the nuts & bolts of operating a nonprofit. This track was designed for individuals who are relatively new to the nonprofit sector, or for those who seek practical information about daily operations.
 

Track 2 - Nonprofit Leadership in the 21st Century

This set of seminars will take a broader, more strategic look at the nonprofit sector. Consideration will be given to future trends. This track was designed for individuals who already have had multiple years of experience as a staff or board member in nonprofit organizations, and for those who have completed Track 1
 

Curriculum

The curriculum of both tracks will include topics essential to the management and governance of nonprofits. Topics will include Board Development, Board and Executive Director Roles and Responsibilities, Strategic Planning, Finance, Marketing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Legal Issues and Governance. A variety of highly qualified instructors will be used
 

Nonprofit Management Certificate

A Nonprofit Management Certificate from Missouri State University will be awarded to individuals who complete either track of the GO LEAD program, provided they attend at least 7 of the 8 sessions.