Empower Your Board with Essential Skills

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Nonprofit Leadership

Join the Canadian Nonprofit Academy Board Leadership Training Program will  to transform your board’s governance capabilities. Our comprehensive training programs are designed to align your mission, enhance collaboration, and ensure strategic decision-making.

Elevate Your Board's Impact Today

Program Levels Overview

Our Essential Program is the base minimum designed for organizations.  This level will offer your board a basic training of 5 modules. 

Modules titles 

These modules will give your board and committee members everything they need to know to be effective and fully contributing board members.

 

 

This level is right for you if your organization.

  • have reduced financial resources and need to be budget-conscious
  • are volunteer-based organizations that are working boards and have no paid staff.
  • have a bunch of new board members and need to get them trained fast so that they can fully participate as board directors.
  • have short-term board training needs.
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What is included:

  • CNPA Flagship Generic Course no customization explicitly created for your organization still create a course for the organization (See Below for the program elements)
  • Champion Mini Course to support all board directors completing the program
  • certificates? (don’t get the offer to frame} nothing customozed, need to change completion for essentials
  • Enrolled of all board members by CNPA
  • maximum number of 15 seats in the program, additional seats at $250.00
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  • Progress reports
  • Technical support for board directors for our learning management system
  • One-year access to the training program

What your organization needs to succeed:

  • appoint a board member to monitor progress through the program – we will support them by automatically enrolling them in the Champion mini course
  • 100% commitment from all you board directors to complete the training within three months of enrollment. This is usually best accomplished if you have a motion that indicates that all board members needs to complete the program.

Essential Program

Essential Level

Our Essential Level provides foundational training in governance, focusing on mission alignment and basic meeting management skills. Ideal for new board members seeking to understand their roles and responsibilities.

Professional Level

The Professional Level offers advanced strategies in collaboration and decision-making, equipping board members with the tools to lead effectively and drive organizational success.

Professional Plus Level

Our most comprehensive program, Professional Plus, includes personalized coaching and in-depth governance frameworks to empower your board to tackle complex challenges and enhance community impact.

Why Choose Our Programs?

With over a decade of experience, we have trained over 1500 board members across 45 non-profits, providing the skills needed to foster accountability and transparency.

Program Outline and Comparison

Features

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Professional +

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“The Canadian Nonprofit Academy transformed our board’s approach to governance. We now have the confidence and skills to lead with clarity and purpose.”

Jane Doe

Board Chair, Community Outreach Organization

“Thanks to the training, our meetings are more productive, and every board member feels empowered to contribute. It’s been a game-changer for our organization.”

John Smith

Executive Director, Youth Empowerment Network

“The Professional Plus Level provided us with invaluable insights and strategies that have significantly improved our decision-making processes.”

Emily Johnson

Director of Operations, Health Initiatives Group

“I highly recommend the Canadian Nonprofit Academy to any board looking to enhance their governance skills and make a lasting impact.”

Michael Lee

CEO, Environmental Action Fund

Program Highlights

Mission Alignment

Learn how to align every board decision with your nonprofit’s core mission and objectives, ensuring that all actions support your overarching goals.

Effective Collaboration

Master techniques to foster teamwork and unity among board members, creating a collaborative environment that drives success.

Meeting Management

Gain skills to conduct efficient and productive meetings where every voice is heard, facilitating timely and informed decision-making.

Our Journey

The Canadian Nonprofit Academy has been a pioneer in board leadership training for over a decade. Our mission is to empower nonprofit boards with the skills necessary for effective governance. Having trained over 1500 board members and served more than 45 nonprofits, we are committed to enhancing the impact of nonprofit organizations across Canada.

Empower Your Board Today

Join our online training course to equip your board with the essential skills needed for effective governance. Empower your team to lead with confidence, make strategic decisions, and drive your nonprofit’s mission forward.