"We used [Great Boards] as the "primer" for our board in its development stages of learning governance. It been great to have something Canadian that board members who are volunteers could read that was simple, easy and to the point! We continue to use it as part of our board orientation package … provided to each new board member!" Executive Director - Alberta

Whether you are a board volunteer or an Executive Director/CEO of a not-for-profit organization you will find great guidance on the pages of GREAT BOARDS PLAIN AND SIMPLE.

This is the only book written in plain language specifically for not-for-profit organizations in Canada. Content and information is also applicable to USA-based non-profits.

100+ topics are arranged in alphabetical order for quick reference. Here's just a sample of what this awesome book covers.

• Board-staff relationships
• Board roles and responsibilities
• Succession planning (for boards and senior managers)
• Conducting performance appraisals for executive directors/CEOs
• Risk management and liability
• Recruiting new board members
• Creating or revising your Bylaws
• Managing board meetings effectively
• Motions, minutes, in-camera sessions
• Strategic planning
• Developing governance policies
• Creating productive committees
• Creating Code of Conduct & Conflict of Interest policies
• Board self-evaluation

ISBN 09684430 3 6

368 pages Soft Cover; Coil bound; Third Printing 2007

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