--- title: "Nonprofit Skills: Public-Facing Communication for Board" description: This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for effective public communication. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Nonprofit%20Management.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Leadership and Management Skills [Nonprofit Skills: Public Facing Communication for Board Members](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2661113965#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Nonprofit%20Management.png) # Nonprofit Skills: Public Facing Communication for Board Members #### $105 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/product?catalog=LM_PUB_COM_BOA_MEM&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edul) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 3 ATD CI: 3 CFRE: 3 HRCI: 3 SHRMP PDCS: 3 #### $105 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/product?catalog=LM_PUB_COM_BOA_MEM&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edul) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 3 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 90 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Individual Skill Course ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for effective public communication. We will examine the key roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards in public communication and describe the ways in which board members can earn and maintain public trust. We will also discuss best practices for creating a communications plan and describe various channels for communication. Finally, we will identify strategies for reaching a diverse audience and explore best practices for handling crisis communications. This *Nonprofit Skills: Public Facing Communication for Board Members *course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner MindEdge. #### Learning Outcomes - Describe the role of the board in communicating with the public - Outline the types of information that nonprofit boards are required to share publicly - Demonstrate how to incorporate the mission into public communication efforts - Explain how board members can maintain public trust and transparency in their organizations - List the different channels that board members can use to communicate with the public - Describe key elements of communication policies - Explain the steps for creating a communications plan - Describe best practices for public speaking as a board member - Identify strategies for handling crisis communication - List key measurements for evaluating communication performance   #### Additional Information ** This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. 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