Know Which Rule Wins
Sort any question by the order of authority: the law, your articles and bylaws, then Robert's Rules, and use the lighter rules for small boards.
Run Great Nonprofit Board Meetings
Robert's Rules of Order
Decisions that hold up. Meetings people want to attend.
Thirty-one short video lessons on notice, quorum, motions, voting, minutes and the roles that make a meeting work, with a template for every step and a Certificate of Completion when you pass.
Law first, then your documents, then Robert's
Every Rule, in the Right Order.
- Notice and quorum
- Motions
- Majority and two-thirds
- Which rule wins
- Minutes and Form 990
- Proxies and conflicts
- Email votes
- Remote meetings
- Small-board rules
- Executive session
- Member elections
- Company boards
Built for real boards of five to fifteen people, with a nonprofit track and a corporate track.
What you will learn
Run Meetings That Hold Up
Valid decisions, fair debate, and records that protect the board.
Call a Valid Meeting
Get notice, quorum, agendas, remote meetings and written consent right, so decisions are not challenged later.
Handle Motions and Votes
Main motions, amendments, ending debate, points of order, majority versus two-thirds, proxies and conflicts.
Protect the Board
Minutes that prove what you need, Form 990 documentation, ratifying mistakes, executive session, and how company boards decide.
Course outline
What Running Board Meetings Covers
- Modules 1–2 · Rules and Valid Meetings: Lessons 1–9: which rulebook wins, which edition, small-board rules, notice, quorum, agendas, remote meetings and acting without a meeting.
- Module 3 · Motions: Lessons 10–16: the main motion, amendments, refer and postpone, ending debate, urgent interruptions, points of order and appeals, reconsider and rescind.
- Modules 4–5 · Voting and Records: Lessons 17–23: what majority really means, voting methods, proxies, conflicts, minutes, Form 990 Part VI and ratifying past actions.
- Module 6 · Roles: Lessons 24–27: the chair, the secretary and parliamentarian, committees and reports, and executive session.
- Modules 7–8 · Nonprofit and Corporate Tracks: Lessons 28–31: member meetings and elections, conventions and delegates, how company boards actually decide, and the course wrap.
- Final assessment: Thirty scenario questions, 24 correct (80%) to pass, retakes allowed. Pass to earn your Certificate of Completion.
Frequently asked questions
Questions About Running Board Meetings
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Enroll today for $297Who is this course for?
Anyone who runs or sits in a board meeting: chairs, secretaries, directors and chief executives of U.S. nonprofits and companies. A nonprofit track and a corporate track cover what differs.
Is this a Robert's Rules course?
It teaches meeting procedure based on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition, but it starts with what comes first: state law, your articles and your bylaws. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Robert's Rules Association or its publisher.
What is included in the $297 price?
A one-time payment includes 31 captioned video lessons, 31 lesson guides, a 23-tool template pack and five cheat sheets. You also get the final assessment and a Certificate of Completion after completing the lessons and passing.
How does the final assessment work?
Thirty scenario questions. You need at least 24 correct answers (80%) to pass. Retakes are allowed.
What does the Certificate of Completion mean?
It records that you completed Running Board Meetings and passed the final assessment. It is issued by Board Director Institute. It is not accreditation or a parliamentarian credential.
Is this legal advice?
No. The course is general education. State law and your own bylaws can change the answer, so check important decisions with your attorney.
Who created the course, and is the video AI-generated?
Michael Barrick, founder of Board Director Institute, created the course. The video and voice use an AI-generated version of Michael. Michael reviewed and approved the lesson content.
What if I change my mind?
You may request a full refund within 14 calendar days after purchase if no lesson in the course has been opened. See our Refund Policy for the full details.