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The Distinctive Roles of the President elect, President, and Immediate...
While each position has distinct duties, they work best in a cooperative manner for the benefit of the board and members.
The Formula for Effective Governance Boils Down to 6 Essential...
The gratification of contributing to a productive board that enables an organization to advance its mission is reward in itself, but those responsible for making it happen deserve a medal.
Tip Sheet for Candid Conversations About Board Governance
These tips are based on the governance areas most likely to be a challenge for boards of small-to-mid-size nonprofit organizations, as identified in Leading with Intent
Tips-Mission-Statement
Few processes can get as bogged down as identifying the mission and developing the mission statement. It is essential to focus on the substance of the mission before trying to...
Tool Board Meeting Minutes 
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Tool-AGM-Sample-Agenda 
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Tool-Board-Meeting-Checklist 
Tool-Committee-Terms-of-Reference
The Terms of Reference (TOR) guide and shape the committee's work. It not only helps the committee understand its own purpose and process but also holds the committee accountable to...
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Tool-Policy-template 
Tool-Sample-Managers-Report 
Top 3 Goals for the Committee 
Underfunded Reserves
When we review your co-op's Annual Information Return (AIR), we look closely at your capital-replacement reserve. We also verify how much money you hold in cash and investments.
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Volunteers Define Excellence
Ask association board members to “define excellence,” and the answers vary. Here are the thoughts of 40 volunteer leaders.
What is a Housing Cooperative
A Housing Cooperative is a form of homeownership in which the residents collectively own and control the developments in which they live. Residents buy membership stock in the cooperative, which...
What is the difference between renting, owning and being in... 
Which Financial Records to Keep and How Long to Keep...
You can't take everything with you, but the following are suggestions about how long you should keep business and personal records on file:
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