Protecting an organization from risk is one of the most important responsibilities of a non-profit board. Read on to learn more about risk management and the steps involved in creating an effective risk management strategy. Read more of the article: Risk management for boards: Protecting your organization
The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), passed in 2010, is scheduled to come into effect later this year. Read on to learn about some of the changes you can expect to see when ONCA comes into force. Read more of the article: The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Preparing your organization for change
At its best, the strategic planning process harnesses the wisdom, insights, experiences, and creative energies of the individuals responsible for delivering the organization’s mission. Read on to learn more about strategic planning. Read more of the article: Strategic planning for boards: Key steps in the process
Due to rising operating costs, our organization is considering the possibility of a merger or amalgamation with another organization but our board has had a largely negative response to the suggestion. How can we convince our long-term board members that this is the right decision for the organization? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: The board’s role in mergers and amalgamations
You bring specific experience and know-how to the table, but what do you gain from becoming a board member? Read on to discover some of the most compelling reasons to serve on a non-profit board. Read more of the article: Five reasons to join a non-profit board
Many non-profit housing providers consider having tenants on the board to be invaluable for the health of their organization. Read on to learn more about how to start planning for a tenant presence on your board. Read more of the article: Tenants on the board: benefits and challenges
Is your Annual General Meeting (AGM) coming up? What does that mean for your organization during the COVID-19 pandemic? Read on to find out how you can still hold your AGM and get tips and tools for running effective virtual meetings. Read more of the article: Virtual AGMs: what you need to know
Though Ontario's housing system does not currently have common standards across Service Manager areas, these could potentially be introduced as part of the new modernized framework. Take a look at Ireland's standards and consider what this might look like in our own context. Read more of the article: Governance Standards: Thoughts from Ireland
