Lead with confidence at the board table — even when no one told you the rules.
A practical, 19-lesson course for nonprofit and community board members who want to know what their role actually is, what it isn't, and how to handle the moments that matter.
One-time payment · Lifetime access
The chair asks: “All in favour?” You're still not sure how to vote.
Sooner or later, every board member faces that moment. A motion comes to the floor, the discussion ends, and the vote is called before you've fully worked out where you stand.
Grassroots Governance helps you recognize the questions that matter, ask them with confidence, and make informed decisions — not simply follow the room.
If this moment made you stop and think, imagine what you'll gain from 19 practical lessons built around realistic board situations.
When it's your turn to vote, you'll be ready.
Six modules, built around real board-table moments
Welcome to the Board Table
What boards actually do, and the three different "hats" every board member wears.
Your Legal Obligations
Duty of care, duty of loyalty, conflicts of interest, and financial stewardship — explained in plain language.
The Board–Management Divide
Where the line between governance and operations sits, and what happens when it gets crossed.
How Boards Actually Work
Inside a real board meeting: motions, minutes, and how decisions actually get made.
Navigating the Real Stuff
Financial oversight, reading audited statements, approving a budget, and knowing when to ask more questions.
Governance Challenges
Interactive, real-world scenarios — like the free Theatre in the Park challenge — where you practice the judgment calls directors actually face.
19 lessons in total, self-paced, watch on any device.
Built for people with a full plate already
Short, focused video lessons
No filler — just what you need to lead with confidence.
Real-world Governance Challenges
Interactive scenarios that put you in the room, making the call.
Lifetime access
Go at your own pace, and revisit any lesson whenever you need it.
Learn anywhere
Works on your phone, tablet, or laptop — no special software.
Michelle Causton
I've spent much of my career helping professionals make sound decisions — first as a Chartered Professional Accountant, then as an educator, speaker, and board member. I've seen that many people join boards with enthusiasm but receive very little practical guidance on what good governance actually looks like. I created Grassroots Governance to bridge that gap with realistic scenarios, clear explanations, and practical tools that directors can use at their very next board meeting. My goal is simple: to help you become a more confident and effective board member.
One price. Everything included.
- All 19 lessons across 6 modules
- Interactive Governance Challenge scenarios
- Lifetime access, learn at your own pace
- Works on any device
Still deciding?
Try the free Theatre in the Park Governance Challenge — the same kind of scenario you'll find throughout the full course — no sign-up required.