Governance
Registered charities and incorporated non profit organizations are required by law to have a board of directors, which is legally liable for ensuring that the organization achieves its mission. Some boards do this well and some create more trouble than they are worth. Some stick to their basic "due diligence" responsibilities and some add great value beyond that. What makes the difference between successful and less successful boards? Click on the specific topics below to find resources related to various aspects of board governance.
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Sites offering complete coverage of most topics related to the management of non profit organization boards of directors.
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What are boards supposed to do exactly? And how should they go about carrying out their responsibilities? These sites will help you answer these questions.
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Many non profits experience confusion as to what authority and responsibility of the CEO should be as compared to that of the board. It's vital for all parties to agree on this.
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A key responsibility for boards is to oversee the establishment of the organization's goals. This is usually achieved through the creation of a strategic plan.
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What should be in the by-laws governing a nonprofit? What's be best size for boards? How many and what kind of committees should it have? Check these sites for answers to questions like this.
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Check these sites for full coverage on how to run effective board meetings.
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How to find, recruit and develop the best possible board members.
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What are the risks of board members of Canadian non profits being sued? How can boards reduce the risks of liability suits? What are the chief ethical issues facing boards and how should it deal with them? See these sites.
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There are often conflicting or unclear expectations between boards and staff and even within boards as to what the responsibility of the board should be in the area of fund raising. Here are some suggestions.
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What is accountability? To whom is the Board accountable? How is the board supposed to assess the performance of the organization? See these sites for some answers.
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In addition to assessing how the organization has been doing in the past, boards also need to assess possible future risks to the success of the organization.