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Board Development Workbook Series

Submitted by mdoyle on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:48

Resource Title:

Board Development Workbook Series

English Link:

http://culture.alberta.ca/bdp/workbooks.aspx

Retrive Date:

04/16/2009

Author:

Muttart Foundation and Alberta Culture and Community Spirit

Abstract:

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The Board Development Program, in conjunction with the Muttart Foundation, created the following workbooks: Developing Job Descriptions for Board Members of Nonprofit Organizations; Drafting and Revising Bylaws ; BOARD BUILDING: Recruiting and Developing Effective Board Members for Not-for-Profit Organizations; Hiring and Performance Appraisal of the Executive Director; Financial Responsibilities of Not-for-Profit Boards.

Resources: Governance

Submitted by mdoyle on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:46

Resource Title:

Resources: Governance

English Link:

http://www.volunteerbc.bc.ca/resources/governance/index.html

Retrive Date:

03/25/2008

Author:

Volunteer BC

Abstract:

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This A-Z Directory for Board Governance teaches the essentials of Board Development from the early organizational stages of building the Board through to organizations who have been in existence for a few years and on to mature organizations, addressing the areas of challenge for each.

Volunteers and the Law in Alberta

Submitted by mdoyle on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:38

Resource Title:

Volunteers and the Law in Alberta

English Link:

http://www.volunteeralberta.ab.ca/vollaw/

Retrive Date:

03/25/2008

Author:

Volunteer Alberta

Abstract:

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Information about the law related to volunteering applies to the various stages of volunteer involvement: recruiting, screening, training, volunteering, election to the board, directing as a board member, and leaving.

Insurance Toolkit for the Voluntary Sector: a guide for non-profits and charities

Submitted by mdoyle on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:33

Resource Title:

Insurance Toolkit for the Voluntary Sector: a guide for non-profits and charities

English Link:

http://www.volunteeralberta.ab.ca/insurance/

Retrive Date:

03/25/2008

Author:

Volunteer Alberta

Abstract:

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This website organizes information about insurance into General Information, Understanding a Policy and Managing your policy. It includes a glossary and FAQ's The Tools section provides an Insurance Primer for board members, Risk Management Process Checklist and links to background documents.

Directors and Officers Liability: a guide for directors and officers leading non-profits

Submitted by mdoyle on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:30

Resource Title:

Directors and Officers Liability: a guide for directors and officers leading non-profits

English Link:

http://www.volunteeralberta.ab.ca/dando/index.asp

Retrive Date:

03/25/2008

Author:

Volunteer Alberta

Abstract:

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This website provides clear, concise information about the legal liability within non-profit organizations primarily in the form of bulleted lists on the topics: Who is responsible? What can go wrong? What can you do? Can you afford it?

Board handbook

Submitted by mdoyle on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 09:27

Resource Title:

Board handbook

English Link:

http://www.coco-net.org/docs/brdpackage0205.pdf

Retrive Date:

03/19/2008

Author:

Centre for Community Organizations. (2005)|Centre des organismes communautaires (2005)

Abstract:

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Topics include: Board Legal Responsibilities, Board’s Responsibilities (adapted from the Carver Governance Model), Four Functions of a Board of Directors, The Board as a Collective Decision-Making Body, Board Staff Relationship, Role of the Executive Director, Policies, Committees, and Board Development.(13 pages - PDF)

Forming a non-profit corporation

Submitted by mdoyle on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 16:36

Resource Title:

Forming a non-profit corporation

English Link:

http://www.isc.ca/CorporateRegistry/FormingaNonProfitCorpora...

Retrive Date:

02/28/2008

Author:

Information Services Corporation, Corporate Registry (Saskatchewan)

Abstract:

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This government webpage provides information about the incorporation process, filing annual returns and financial statements, and frequently asked questions.

Governance, Regulation and the Third Sector: Responsive Regulation and Regulatory Responses

Submitted by mdoyle on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 13:12

Resource Title:

Governance, Regulation and the Third Sector: Responsive Regulation and Regulatory Responses.

English Link:

http://www.cpsa-acsp.ca/papers-2005/Phillips.pdf

Retrive Date:

03/25/2008

Author:

Phillips, Susan. (2005)

Abstract:

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Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Political Science Association. From the Introduction: "This paper draws on the actor-centred institutional literature to examine change – and resistance to change – in the federal regulation of Canada’s charitable sector. … The paper first outlines how the evolution in ideas about regulation, particularly the recent interest in responsive and smart regulation, apply to the third sector.

Building on Strength: Improving Governance and Accountability in Canada’s Voluntary Sector|Consolider nos acquis : pour une meilleure gestion et transparence au sein du secteur bénévole au Canada

Submitted by mdoyle on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 12:51

Resource Title:

Building on Strength: Improving Governance and Accountability in Canada’s Voluntary Sector.|Consolider nos acquis : pour une meilleure gestion et transparence au sein du secteur bénévole au Canada

English Link:

http://library.imaginecanada.ca/files/nonprofitscan/en/libra...

Français Lien:

http://library.imaginecanada.ca/files/nonprofitscan/fr/bibli...

Retrive Date:

03/11/2008

Author:

Panel on Accountability and Governance in the Voluntary Sector (Final Report). (1999, February)|Table ronde sur la transparence et la saine gestion dans le secteur bénévole (rapport final) (février 1999)

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The goal of this 144-page report is to enhance the effectiveness and credibility of the voluntary sector in its ongoing role of strengthening civil society. In this way, the intent is to help Canadians to continue helping communities at home and abroad. The proposals found within the report are far-reaching, and are directed to a variety of audiences, including voluntary organizations, the sector as a whole, foundations, corporations, and federal and provincial governments.

Duties, Responsibilities and Powers of Directors and Trustees of Charities|Devoirs, responsabilités et pouvoirs des administrateurs et fiduciaires des œuvres de bienfaisance

Submitted by mdoyle on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 12:32

Resource Title:

Duties, Responsibilities and Powers of Directors and Trustees of Charities|Devoirs, responsabilités et pouvoirs des administrateurs et fiduciaires des œuvres de bienfaisance

English Link:

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/...

Français Lien:

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/french/family/pgt/c...

Retrive Date:

03/17/2008

Author:

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee|Ontario. Ministère du Procureur général. Bureau du Tuteur et curateur public

Abstract:

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This webpage from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee describes the roles and responsibilities of Directors who manage charitable corporations; and Trustees who manage unincorporated charities and trusts.