CURRICULUM

The Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program provides a ten-month training course and active internship on a nonprofit board of directors. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad overview of the key areas of nonprofit board governance. Monthly classes, presented by nonprofit governance experts, educate participants in the areas of:

• Board Governance
• Fundraising Basics
• Foundation Giving
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Marketing and Public Relations

“By combining an academic setting with the contextual knowledge gained by partnering with non-profits, the curriculum mirrors some of the best practices of the country's business schools and we all - the graduates, the non-profits, and the LA community at large - are beneficiaries of the RVLDP’s e xistence.”  Jacques Sexton, Esq. RVLDP Class 31

Schedule

RVLDP courses run twice a year. Before applying please be sure that you are committed to attending and have employer support in regards to scheduling. You are allowed no more than two absences throughout the course.

Updated Spring Schedule Class 39:      March 2010 - December 2010

Updated Fall Schedule Class 40:            October 2010 - June 2011

Networking

RVLDP provides a unique and exceptional networking experience for like minded individuals throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Follow the links below for examples of our far reaching community of professionals.

Participating Nonprofit Organizations

Employer Network