Governance

How can you recruit board members?

Building up a relationship with a potential new board member can take months. Start by collecting information on each person, such as contact details, skills and qualifications, community involvement, and any experience in serving on boards.

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How do you evaluate your board?

Evaluation is reviewing the performance of your NPO and board to recognise what you have achieved and to achieve more in future. Evaluation helps you grow and learn as a human being, a work colleague or a board member.

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How is a board structured?

The structure of a governing board and the procedures for its meetings are usually set out in the organisation’s trust deed or constitution.

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How should your leader and the board work together?

Tensions and misunderstandings about the different roles of the board and the CEO/Director can be the biggest obstacle to the welfare and direction of your NPO.

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Vignettes on Governance

A good governing board is one that is constantly aware of the political, social and economic environment.

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What are some good governance practices?

Good governance practices are tips for how to govern your NPO effectively.

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What are some tips to running successful board meetings?

Ensuring a quorum and active participation is the key to a successful board meeting. Here are more tips to help manage your board meetings.

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What are the roles and responsibilities of the board?

Donors want to be sure that the money they give is used honestly and effectively to carry out the organisation’s aims. They see a strong governing board as a safety net to protect the survival of your NPO.

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What is governance and why is it so important?

Governance is about how your organisation is led by your governing body such as a Board of Trustees (your board), including having oversight of your organisation – monitoring the activities of the organisation and how it spends its money.

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What qualities and skills do board members need?

Ideal board members should all have qualities that link up with the ethics and values driving your organisation such as accountability and human dignity. The board also needs people with various key skills to function effectively – not everyone has to have all these skills, but collectively they will contribute to a strong board.

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