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Some boards believe that executive sessions are a way to hold discussions without staff present and without liability for discussions held.

One of the instructions you may be given in an emergency where hazardous materials may have been released into the atmosphere is to shelter-in-place.

Boards can be resistant to thinking strategically. Some find it easier to focus on short-term thinking and safe topics.

What would you do if basic services–water, gas, electricity, or telephones–were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach...

Being prepared before a disaster strikes is one of the best ways to make your family and home safer. Taking preparatory action now is a way to exert a measure of...

FCM’s Sustainable Affordable Housing Initiative is delivered through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF), backed by the Government of Canada.

A feasibility study is an important step in business development.

The nonprofit community in the United States is well established with commonly accepted practices and government-required standards.

A capital replacement reserve plan is a strategy for keeping your co-op in good repair into the future.

The goals listed below are not mandatory and are meant to provide an example of the types of activities you might already be doing that could be included in your...

Nonprofit boards need up-to-date financial information to make informed decisions. But not every board member arrives with a deep appreciation for, or even a passing familiarity with, financial reports.

In most cases, an association's board of directors has the authority to adopt special assessments without requiring a unit owner vote, subject to limited veto rights for unit owners.

The objective of this policy is to outline various standing orders related to the organization's finances.

A cooperative uses capital to finance its operations, cover operating expenses, and invest in fixed assets, such as buildings and equipment.

I had read the organization's governing documents. The board had signed a code of conduct prescribing their role as serving all members and advancing the mission.

Several factors can detract from effective board meetings, including inadequate room setup and a poorly designed agenda.

Great leaders demonstrate how to be a force for good in local communities and beyond.

This training workshop is designed to provide Cooperatives (board and staff) with guidance on where to begin, how to get started, and ultimately to develop a Strategic Plan.

Board discussions should be visionary, and directors are considered as thought leaders.

An association board should advance its cause or mission, serve its stakeholders, and make the best use of its resources.

The board acts and thinks strategically, setting goals and strategies for the future with input from members, stakeholders, and committees.

A grade of 100 means you have mastered the subject.

The purpose of an agenda is to ensure that a meeting is conducted in an orderly manner and that discussions lead to results.

The agenda listed several significant items, including the approaching legislative session, a fund-raising campaign, and selecting the site for the 2018 conference.