by Colin | Dec 15, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
The simple answer is the persons identified in the Society’s Bylaws. However, like everything else in life nothing is that simple. So where are the complexities? First is that most non-profits in BC are incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia....
by Colin | Dec 8, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
The moment you become a board director you become a Fiduciary and take on a host of legal obligations, duties and liabilities. A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties. The legal system recognizes a...
by Colin | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the first requirements for an effective Board is to have a workplan for the coming year. The strategic plan outlines what the organization seeks to accomplish, but generally does not indicate the Board’s particular initiatives. It must determine the specifics...
by Colin | Oct 13, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
In your organization, do any of the following situations apply, • Do board members also provide paid services to the organization?• Does the Executive Director have a personal relationship (marriage/common law) with staff, or board members?• Does the organization...
by Colin | Sep 8, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
I recently had a conversation with a staff member of a ‘not for profit’ organization here on Vancouver Island. She is in charge of fundraising for her organization and she was expressing to me the obvious challenges they’re facing trying to raise desperately needed...
