This workshop is intended for adults seeking to gain a basic understanding of leadership in a nonprofit setting. It is best suited for learners with a basic understanding of nonprofit organizations.

• Define leadership and explain its importance
• Distinguish between some of the better-known leadership theories (Fieldler’s contingency theory; Path-goal theory; Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory)
• Distinguish leadership from management and administration
• Explain the role of ethics in leadership
• Identify the positives and negatives surrounding the charismatic leadership
• Recognize the importance of training, learning and role-playing in leadership
• Describe the impending leadership shortage in the non-profit sector and discuss possible solutions to the problem
• Discuss the seven bases for leadership
• Explain why formal authority alone does not guarantee leadership
• Explain leadership issues that are especially important in the nonprofit environment
• Discuss the nine key qualities for leadership
• Describe the leadership qualities that nonprofit leaders feel are important for success
• Identify the five central skills needed for effective leadership and explain ways to strengthen or develop those skills in a leader

This workshop is self-paced and online. You will have access to this workshop for 30 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Continuing Education completion verification.

Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit.