Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Guideline or manual
This sample Governance Policy uses a checklist format to define the role and basic responsibilities of a not-for-profit Board and responsibilities of individual Board Members. It can be customized to create your own Board Governance Policy.
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2018
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template
When was the last time your Board conducted a self-assessment? The objective of this resource is to provide a practical approach that can be used by the Board to complete a self-assessment and identify improvements to strengthen the Board and the overall...
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template
This tool provides a checklist for use by the Board of Directors to assess if appropriate risk management and financial oversight guidelines and practices are in place for the organization. Risk Management and Financial Oversight are key Board...
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template, Policy or procedure
All Boards should have a Conflict of Interest Policy. It is essential to protect the integrity of the Board decision-making process. This sample policy document defines the types of conflict that can arise. It outlines a process to declare conflicts before they...
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template
This easy-to-use 1 page form can help you to evaluate your Board and Committee meetings. It can be quickly completed by meeting participants, and is designed to be used on a regular basis, at the end of each meeting. Evaluation results can offer the key to...
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template
This handy resource provides a description of the role, responsibilities and requirements to be met for each of the following 4 Officer positions: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. It can be adapted to your organization's Board Manual.
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template
This handy Governance resource defines the role of individual Board Members and provides a checklist of individual Board Member responsibilities. It also lists the requirements that each Board Member should meet in order to fulfill their responsibilities. ...
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Guideline or manual
Do Board Members read the Board Minutes? Are they several pages long and filled with text to capture the full discussion at meetings? Review this Best Practice Checklist to find out what you need to have in your minutes (and what you don't need) to...
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template
This handy Template provides an easy to use format for developing a Terms of Reference for each of your Board's Committees. It includes sections to define the Committee's Role, Responsibilities, Membership, Term and other key components that will support...
Organization:
Ontario Organizational Development Program
Publication date: 2014
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template, Policy or procedure
The Board Code of Conduct Policy provides guidance to individual Board Members on their actions and behaviours. It defines respectful conduct, Board Solidarity and Confidentiality. It holds Board Members accountable to act in the best interests of the organization...
