The Role of Agency Leadership in Board Management and Governance

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-RALBMG

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe the basic structure and role of a nonprofit board of directors.
Identify common board responsibilities and activities.
Explain strategies that support a positive working relationship with the board.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Board Roles and Activities

Meet Elena

What Is a Board?

Who Is on the Board?

Key Board Roles

The Board’s Purpose

Governance and Sustainability

Strategic Planning

Board Meetings and Operations

Leadership’s Role

Review

Summary

Section 3: Working with the Board

Alignment with the Board

Micromanaging Boards

Defining Roles

A Culture of Openness

Sharing Information

Disconnected Boards

Group Dynamics

The Effects of Diversity

Conflicts of Interest

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.