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, May 14, 1-2pm with Mike Grogan
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:
- Understanding 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.
Mike Grogan is IntegralOrg President and CEO and 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. From program lifecycle analysis, to change management, and sector network development, Mike has worked with diverse stakeholders to design programs and systems to meet the changing needs of nonprofit organizations and of the nonprofit sector.
Watch past events!
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Doing It All: Nonprofit governance and the working board
Wednesday, April 8, 2025
Of the thousands of nonprofit organizations in the province, many are run by boards that carry out both the governance and operational functions. This workshop focuses on volunteer-run organizations including foundational elements of nonprofit governance for organizations of any size, including smaller groups; how structures, roles and policies can be framed to ensure a commonly held understanding of the many activities/duties that are fulfilled by a working board; and common challenges that may arise for working boards including burnout, role clarity and succession. Watch the video or access the on-demand workshop package with recording, slides, and resources.
INTRO to Governance: Principles of good governance for nonprofits
Wednesday, December 11, 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.
Blogs
Annual General Meetings: A primer for Alberta nonprofits. Yvonne Chenier, June 20, 2022