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Governance
The A - Z Directory for Board Governance is designed to take you
along a continuum from the early organizational stage of building
your Board in Section One 
(Yellow) A - G, through the stage for organizations who have been
in existence for a few years in Section Two 
(Blue) H - 0, through to the stage for more mature organizations
with experienced Board members in Section Three  (Red)
P - Z.
Each colour-coded section is designed as a stand alone section
with individual chapters which address areas of challenge, relevant
to your Board depending on your organization's Board development
needs.
You will be able to view an HTML version of the text as well as
download a printable version in a PDF format. You may also download
the entire document as a single PDF file - A
- Z of Board Governance (PDF, 2.5MB)
Section One - Yellow (Young Organizations / Building
with New Board Members)
A Applying to Become a Non-Profit Organization
Eligibility
Sample Constitution and By-laws
Registered Charitable Tax Number
B Boards
Who Are They?
Why Have Them?
What is their Purpose?
Areas of Responsibility
C Committees
Who Are They?
Why Have Them?
What is their Purpose?
Types of Committees?
D Directors and Officers
Who Are They?
How Are They Appointed?
E The Executive Director
Are We Ready for Paid Staff?
F The Board and Finance
Financial Responsibility of Boards
Developing a Budget
Reading Financial Statements
G Governance Models
Different Types of Models for Your Organization
What is Good Governance?
Section Two - Blue (Developed Organizations with Experienced
Board members)
H Hiring The Executive Director
Finding the Right Fit
Relationship Between the Executive Director and the Board
Hiring and Firing - Best Practices
The Executive Director's Performance Review
I Internet and Technology
Using the Internet to Gather Resources
J Juggling Competing Priorities
Staying on Track with the Mission
Core Values and Core Statements
How Do You Prioritize the Internal Health and Mission of the Organization
K Knowledge Based Board Development
Board Orientation
Developing an Orientation Manual
L Liability Insurance and Risk Management
Board Member Liability - Myths vs. Reality
Do I Have the Right Insurance for My Organization?
What Kinds of Situations Should We Have Coverage For?
M Meetings
Making Meetings Work
When Should We Have Meetings?
Meeting Climate Survey Tool
Chairing Effective Meetings
N Nominating Process for Board Development
The Nominating Grid
Role of the Nominating Committee
Why Have a Nominating Committee?
O Organizational Effectiveness
Are We Doing a Good Job?
Benchmarking Exercises for Non-Profit Organizations
Section
Three - The Red Zone (The Mature Organization with Experienced Board
Members)
P Policy Development
Developing Effective Board Governance Policies
Sample Policies for Non Profit Boards
Q Q & A
Questions Most Asked by Board Members
R Recruitment and Retention of Board Members
Effective Recruitment Strategies
Retaining Good Board Members
Letting Ineffective Board Members Go
S Strategic Planning for the Board
Developing n Effective Strategic Plan
Shelf Life - Don't Leave Your Strategic Plan on the Shelf
T Top Ten Issues for Board Members
How to Get the Most Out of Your Board
What Does Every Good Board Member Need to Know
How Do We Match Needs with Experiences
U Understanding the Organization's Place in the
Community
Effective Community Relations
Coalitions and Collaborations
Dealing with the Media
V Voluntary Management Principles
W Using the Web
Getting Your Message Out
Developing a Website for Your Organization
Developing an Effective Communications Plan
X X-Ray Vision - The Board's Need for Transparency
Code of Ethics for Board Governance
Board Evaluation
Modeling Best Practices
Y Youth Involvement
How to Successfully Involve Youth on Your Board
Succession Planning - The Leaders of Tomorrow
Z Zenith - We Have Achieved Our Mission!
Organizations in the Red Zone - Best Practices
Some Examples of High Performance Organizations
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