Roles and Responsibilities of a Non-Profit Board
Description
Board members of incorporated non-profit organizations play a vital role in ensuring strong and effective governance. They are responsible for setting direction, developing and monitoring policies, and ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission.
In this workshop, participants will explore best practices in board governance, including the legal duties and responsibilities of board directors and key principles of risk management, to support strong leadership and mission-driven decision-making.
Topics Covered Include
- Key roles and responsibilities of the board and its members
- Common board governance structures and which one best fits your organization
- How committees can support the work of the board
- Understanding bylaws, policies and procedures
- Identifying the legal duties and liabilities of the board
Who should attend?
This workshop was designed to assist individuals with little (or no) board governance experience, those who would like to refresh their knowledge, or those who are working with boards that have gotten a little off track.
Facilitator
Carissa Caruk-Ganczar is a Certified Leadership Coach with more than 20 years of experience in community economic development and leadership capacity building across Canada’s non-profit sector.
Carissa's presentation style is interactive, aimed at leaving participants with insights and tools that can be applied immediately to their work. She is passionate about supporting individuals and organizations in improving workplace communications and discovering better ways to work together.
To read Carissa’s full bio, click here.
Accommodations
Volunteer Manitoba strives to host inclusive, accessible workshops that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any accommodations to participate in our training, please indicate so on the registration form.
Course Cancellation Policy
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