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Governance Document Downloads, Guides, Games and Articles
Welcome to our Resources page! Here, you’ll discover a curated collection of high-quality articles, downloadable governance templates, tools and training guides. Many of these resources are available for free, while others can be accessed at a reasonable price.
Each resource is designed to help you and your Board enhance your effectiveness in governance. Looking for something specific and can’t find it here? Please reach out to us. We’re dedicated to connecting with you and providing the resources you need. Be sure to check back frequently, as we’re just getting started and plan to add more valuable items in the coming months.
Templates and Tools
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Here are some sample documents that you can download and put to use immediately.
Board Operations
- ToR Board of Directors
- Board Operations Governing Policies
- Board Annual Workplan
- Board Governing Principles
- Developing Consent Agenda
- Governing Policy Categories
- Sample Board Meeting Agenda & Consent Agenda
- Sample Bylaws
- Sample Code of Conduct
- Sample Contents Board Manual
- Stakeholder Analysis
- ToR Board Director
- ToR Board Officers
- ToR Financial Oversight Committee
- ToR Governance & Nominations Committee
- Tips for Chairing Board Meetings
Booklets & Games
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Training Guides
Governing for Success: A Practical Guide to Effective Non-Profit Governance
Good governance doesn’t need to be complicated.
Governing for Success is a practical guide designed to help Board Directors understand what effective governance looks like, and how to put it into practice. Built around the Governance Group’s Six Elements of Governing, it provides clear guidance, practical tools, and proven approaches for defining roles, strengthening Board – Chief Executive relationships, improving oversight and focusing the Board on the work that matters most.
A practical resource for new and experienced Board Directors alike.
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning Basics – Building Plans for Success
This 20-page guide provides essential information and practical steps to enhance your organization’s strategic planning efforts.
$29.95
/Each + Tax & Shipping
Games
The Board Governance Game
Create an engaging opportunity for new Directors to learn the fundamentals of leadership-focused governance or use it as a refresher for existing members. This game helps participants understand the philosophy behind leadership-focused governance, acknowledge differing views on the roles of the Board and the Chief Executive, explore best practices and more – all while connecting with fellow Board Directors.
$29.95
/Each + Tax & Shipping
Articles
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20 Questions About Risk
Each “20 Questions” publication is designed to be a concise, easy-to-read introduction to an issue of importance to directors. The question format reflects the oversight role of directors which includes asking a lot of questions. For each question there is a brief explanatory background and some recommended practices.
Ditch Your Board Composition Matrix
You know the board matrix: it has a list of skills and competencies that are “supposed” to be on the board, such as legal, marketing, HR, fundraising, finance. And typically there are also demographic qualities, such as gender, race, age. The board matrix then shows what boxes you presumably need to fill.
Stay Out Of The Kitchen
One of the key governing roles of a board is to provide guidance and direction to the organization. This is usually done through the mission, vision and strategic goals set by the board. If the organization has a paid Chief Executive or Executive Director, it is up to this person to develop and implement strategies and tactics required to achieve the goals.
Taking Governance Seriously
It is not unusual for many board directors to view their board responsibilities as something they only give time to at the monthly board meeting. Unless they are involved in a committee or task group or volunteer to help out with one of the organization’s activities, they are not likely to spend much time on their governance role.
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British Columbia Societies Act
Sector Source (Imagine Canada)
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