by Colin | Jul 28, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
The Chair’s role and responsibilities do not change during a crisis like the current pandemic. The essential role of the Chair generally, and in a crisis, is to manage the board and its work and ensure that the board continues to govern. This is a time when some board...
by Colin | Feb 12, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
When I interview directors from not for profit organizations, we discuss various risks that the organization faces. Issues related to confidentiality, reputation, fraud, cyber-attack and disaster by fire, flood or otherwise, are just a few risks that we touch on. By...
by Colin | Jan 23, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
It can be challenging for volunteer boards when they hire staff and move from an “all hands on deck” working board model to a governance model. It makes a lot of sense to move this direction because it enables the organization to grow and be more effective, but...
by Colin | Jan 9, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the good fortune to work directly with a number of “not for profit” organizations, both at the operational and at the board level. I must say that this has been some of the most rewarding work that I’ve done since starting my...
