Foundations of Nonprofit Leadership in the AIA
AIA25-VE02
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Course expires on: 09/22/2028
Description
This course is designed to help emerging and current leaders build a strong foundation in nonprofit leadership within the unique context of AIA service. Whether you're stepping into a leadership position for the first time or deepening your understanding of AIA's nonprofit framework, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for decision-making, collaboration, and strategic stewardship.
The AIA is more than a professional association; it is a mission-driven nonprofit organization with a unique structure, purpose, and set of responsibilities. Understanding how nonprofit principles shape the way the AIA operates is essential to leading with integrity, purpose, and accountability.
Over the course of four concise lessons, you’ll explore the fundamentals that underpin nonprofit leadership at the AIA.
Learning Objectives
Describe the AIA’s nonprofit designation and explain how it influences the organization’s mission, funding, and legal obligations.
Identify the core principles of effective governance in nonprofit organizations and recognize how they apply within AIA’s structure.
Differentiate between AIA’s key governing bodies and summarize the purpose and function of foundational documents.
Define the primary leadership roles within the AIA and explain the responsibilities and relationships among board members, officers, committees, and staff.