This article was originally published on the Pinpoint Governance Group’s blog, and is reprinted with permission. I have been extra busy this year helping nonprofit boards and organizations across the country! The common concern I hear more and more from Executive...
Ever heard the saying, “You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with?” That age-old adage most certainly applies to your nonprofit’s board of directors. If your board is engaged, diverse, and well-connected, you’ll likely propel your organization...
As a governance consultant, I’ve come to realize that most non-profits don’t have a written board succession plan in place. Many also often don’t have term limits or limits on the number of terms that board members can serve. ...
Original Broadcast Date: February 10, 2022 Summary: The 50 – 30 Challenge aims to advance gender parity and increase the representation of equity-seeking groups on boards and in senior leadership roles across Canada. More than 1,400 organizations of all sizes...
How is your board doing? I bet I know the answer for most: they are over-extended, tired and burnt out. This past year, boards have been reliant on committees more than ever to get their work done. Committees provide structure...
In the second of Hercules’ labours, he challenges the Hydra – a nine-headed serpent who re-grows two heads for every one severed. For many NPO leaders, increasing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their organization has come to resemble this...
Let’s be honest: most people are not big fans of the annual performance review process - regardless of what side you are on. Managers typically see them as an inconvenience and employees tend to dread them. Add in awkward vibes...
Original Broadcast Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Summary: Earlier this year, Statistics Canada released the results of a survey exploring the diversity of charity and nonprofit boards in Canada. The results confirmed what many in the sector already know - that...
Theory of change has become a common tool in the social impact sector. But what value does it add to our work? If we already have a vision, mission, and a strategic plan, why do more hard work to develop...
A board governance micro-credential program, Modern Board prepares current and prospective board members to successfully take on the challenges and the privilege of serving on a nonprofit board. A Capacity Canada program offered in partnership with Conestoga College Institute of...
