Board & Committee Leadership

Some of the documentation is legally required, while some is simply helpful to have. Some documents should be available to the public while others must be kept confidential.

A highlight of one’s professional career is serving as an officer or member of a board of directors. However, while it is an honor, the distinction comes with significant obligations.

The standards of personal behavior and conduct required of directors of co-operatives.

28 Phrases You Wouldn’t Want to Hear in the Association Office

Welcome to the Board. You'll be attending meetings where nearly every call for action will begin with the phrase, "I make a motion ... "

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.

Part of our Theory of Change is that when nonprofits are well-led, well-resourced, and well-connected, they achieve mission success.

Committees are important to organizations, supplementing the work of the board, developing leaders, and engaging members. Most associations are finding it increasingly difficult to attract willing volunteers.

This booklet is designed to provide initial guidance on various community association topics, including board member positions, qualifications, meetings, governing documents, and more.

Members of an association often have tasks that require more in-depth study by a small group. That is where the committee comes in.

Whether seeking directors for the board. Volunteers for the committee or industry leaders to serve on allied boards; the critical step is to ask. Nearly every volunteer member who flattered...

Want to make a bad impression as the newest member of the board? Learn from these mistakes.

Becoming a member of a nonprofit organization's board can be a meaningful way to explore how an individual's experience and expertise can be applied at the governance level in the...

Orienting a community association board is no different than onboarding a new team member; the first 90 days are critical to success.

Kidding aside, your board of directors plays a pivotal role in an organization’s success. These volunteer leaders set a nonprofit’s strategic direction, manage its finances, and provide governance oversight. Not...

The Board must act in accordance with all legislated and contractual requirements. It must obey all resolutions passed at members’ meetings. Legally, the Board can only act after a decision...

Last year, I cringed when I was asked to serve on a committee. Before I said "yes," I was determined to learn how to be a good committee member. You...

Every board has a set of values, whether its members are aware of them or not. Some organizations add a list of values to complement their mission and vision statements.

“There’s an association for that,” is often heard. Most of them represent professions, trades, communities, or causes

This resource was produced to help you improve the operations of your housing cooperative’s board of directors. What follows is a general overview of the responsibilities of your board of...

What follows is a general overview of the responsibilities of your board of directors, with special emphasis placed on improving your regular board meetings.

Meetings of the board can be dreaded or difficult to endure. Listening to reports, watching individuals promote personal agendas, a lack of focus on outcomes, and bad behavior leave some...

Think of leadership development as a pipeline in which interested volunteers enter and knowledgeable leaders exist.