Governance and Board Workshops
Strong governance practices are vital to a healthy nonprofit organization. This series of webinars focuses on governance best practices and processes in a practical way. We are putting together our Winter 2025 workshop schedule.
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Find out about how IntegralOrg can help your organization with governance.
INTRO to Governance: Principles of good governance for nonprofits
Wednesday, December 11, 1-2pm
Understanding the principles of governance is integral to the smooth and effective running of any nonprofit or charitable organization. No matter the size or scope of your organization, taking the time to make sure the board is engaged and aligned is critical.
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the three interconnected areas of responsibility – fiduciary, strategic, and generative – and the board’s role in focusing on the entire organization and working together as a whole.
This session will include:
- Principles of good governance and the foundations of working together as a board.
- Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of individual board members and the board as a whole including understanding three interconnected areas of responsibility for boards – fiduciary, strategic, and generative responsibility.
- Understanding the role of the senior executive, and the differences between board and staff and how they work with each other.
IntegralOrg President & CEO, Mike Grogan, has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years and is recognized for his ability to inspire nonprofit organizations to tackle complex issues and create sustainable solutions to organizational and community issues. Mike’s passion is helping organizations understand the ever-evolving ecosystem and working with organizational teams to build capacities to respond and adapt to a changing environment.
Watch past events!
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INTRO to Governance: Principles of good governance for nonprofits
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Understanding the principles of governance is integral to the smooth and effective running of any nonprofit or charitable organization. This workshop provides an overview of the basics of governance and board functioning including the three interconnected areas of responsibility – fiduciary, strategic, and generative – and the board’s role in focusing on the entire organization and working together as a whole. Watch the video or access the workshop package with recording, slides, and resources.
Tuning up the Board and Senior Executive Partnership
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Tending to the partnership between your nonprofit’s board and its executive director is as important as it is challenging and ever-evolving. This workshop covers understanding the roles between the executive and board: where duties differ and where they may overlap; identifying common challenges in the board and senior executive relationship; and exploring best practices around trust-building, succession planning, accountability, and communication. Watch the video.
Blogs
Annual General Meetings: A primer for Alberta nonprofits. Yvonne Chenier, June 20, 2022