Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
This training is ideal for professionals, managers, elected and appointed officials, or their equivalents who are interested in or currently serving on a nonprofit board and seek further training.
Where will it be held?
The course will be conducted online via Zoom, with two optional but highly recommended in-person meetups in Silicon Valley.
What topics will be covered?
Core Fiduciary Duties, Mission Statements, Intergenerational Issues, Strategic Planning, Nonprofit Finances, Nonprofit Board Composition, Executive Director Compensation, Fundraising, Enterprise Risk Management, and Succession Planning.
What is the time commitment as a cohort member?
Designed for busy professionals, there will be approximately 30-45 minutes of reading per week. Each 2.5 hour online session will be highly interactive online discussions utilizing the case study method so participants receive practice making board decisions in a safe, judgment-free environment.
Who are the instructors?
Dennis Chiu, JD, APALI Co-Executive Director, has extensive experience as in-house and outside general counsel for nonprofits and as an officer/director of nonprofits ranging from small to a $2B nonprofit hospital.
Wendy Ho, MPA, APALI Board Member, has served as Chief Strategy and Policy Officer at the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits and as a Trustee of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District.
How does admission to the program work?
Admission is on a rolling basis. Accepted applicants will receive email notifications and a link to pay tuition.
How much does the program cost?
For individuals, $500 before 8/31, then increasing to $600. For organizations sponsoring participants, $1,100 before 8/31 then increasing to $1,200. (For individuals making under $78,500 per year, there is an additional $100 off.)
For more information, visit: https://apali.org/programs/bla/. Thank you for your interest!