Introduction to Board Governance Best Practices

Comox Valley Community Foundation

Become a more effective Board by learning ‘best practices’ in Board Governance

Native Sons Hall (Lodge Room)

CVCF is pleased to offer an “Introduction to Board Governance Best Practices” workshop for members of the Comox Valley for-impact sector. This 4-hour, highly engaging workshop, facilitated by Colin Sauer of The Governance Group, is ideally suited for new or existing Board Directors, Board Chairs and Executive Directors. The workshop is not intended for organizations without at least 1 staff member.Topics that are covered in this 4 hour in-person training session include:<ul><li>The Governance Game (a good opening that gets everyone involved)</li><li>The three important elements for effective and successful boards</li><li>Orientation to the ‘Governing Effectively’ training booklet (included for each participant)</li><li>Review and discussion of the ‘Governing Principles’ for Board Directors</li><li>Overview of the ‘Six Elements of Governing’</li><li>Review and discuss roles and responsibilities: of the the Board, the Board Director, the Board Chair and the Executive Director</li><li>Review of the fiduciary duty and conflict of interest guidelines for board directors</li><li>Building a Leadership Partnership between the Board and the Executive Director</li><li>Practical application of: Policy development, Agenda development, Committee and Task Force structure and Terms of reference</li></ul>The workshop is free to attend and is an in-person event for Comox Valley non-profit board and executive directors ONLY. This workshop and those that will follow in 2023 are part of CVCF’s $20,000 commitment to support the charitable and not-for-profit sector through training and development for staff and volunteers.

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