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Governance Models: What's Right for Your Board (1997)
This document outlines the standard five models of governance structure. Nonprofit boards tend to follow one of five different approaches that emphasize different dimensions of the roles and responsibilities of the board and each arises out of a different relationship between board members and staff members.

Created for: SaskCulture Inc. by Nathan Garber, Nathan Garber & Associates


Board Orientation (1999)
This document gives a quick overview on how to familiarize new board members with your organization. A Board orientation is the perfect tool to thoughtfully provide a new member with the precise information they need on their role in the organization.

Author: SaskCulture Inc. Handbook for Member Organizations


Board Development Program Information Bulletins by Wild Rose Foundation, Alberta Government
The Board Development Program publishes information bulletins on a variety of board-related issues.

Author: Government of Alberta - Culture and Community Spirit


Governance Models: What's Right for Your Organization? (2001)
This document examines eight governance models and offers 'Quick Tips' to guide development of an approach that suits your organization.

Author: Mel Gill, Synergy Associates Inc.


The Fundamentals of Effective Board Involvement Online Course by Mentoring Canada (2005)
This is a Board Development Course that will help you demonstrate competent, passionate, accountable and ethical leadership in your organization.

Author: Big Brother/Big Sisters of Canada


All Hands on Board: The Board of Directors in an All-Volunteer Organization (1999)
This resource teaches basic legal and fiduciary responsibilities, management and leadership, and collective individual duties that are essential to new all-volunteer organizations.

Created for: BoardSource by Jan Masaoka

 

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