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Especially now, ‘not for profit’ boards need to be at the top of their game.

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...

Succession planning part two: Board Leadership

by Colin | Aug 31, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit, People

Succession planning means more than just ensuring a strong, healthy board membership.  One important aspect of succession planning is ensuring that the leadership of the board most commonly known as the Executive or board officers, has the talent and capability...

Succession Planning: Part one – board members

by Colin | Aug 25, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit

Succession planning is a responsibility that receives far too little attention from most boards.  Yet the future success and effectiveness of a board can be increased considerably by a well thought out succession plan. Why should we have a succession plan? The...

“Losing your Executive Director – your highest risk!”

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...

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