What is Governance
The role of governance in a nonprofit organization is to provide stewardship, sensemaking and foresight that advance its purpose. Governance leadership takes responsibility for building and sustaining stakeholders' confidence in the organization's integrity, legitimacy and viability.
Source: Ontario Non-Profit Network
Board governance refers to the framework that gives structure to a board and how it operates. It defines the roles and responsibilities of board members and executives.
In general, governance establishes the policies, procedures, and processes by which an organization is being governed. Governance is not a singular system, but rather composed of various key components and includes multiple actors or stakeholders, each with their own distinct roles and responsibilities.
Source: Boardable
Further Information
Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA)
Key Terms
By-Laws
Board Policies
Organizational Policies
Education Sessions
Comparison of Current and Proposed Corporate Purposes and By-Laws
Board Committees (included in Board Policies)
Operational Committees: coming soon
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): coming soon
Feedback Form
Education Sessions
Thank you for attending the first education session!
The session included an excellent presentation by Non-profit and Charity Law expert, Mark Blumberg, who gave a thorough overview of the Not-for-Profit Incorporation Act (ONCA), Governance, and Charity Law compliance. If you missed the session, you can review the slide decks linked above under Education Sessions.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the upcoming education sessions where we will go in-depth into the proposed changes to Beth Tikvah's Article of Incorporation, By-Law, and governance structure.
Part Two
October 31st - 7:30 to 8:30 pm on Zoom - Register Here
November 7th - 7:30 to 8:30 pm on Zoom - Register Here
*The sessions cover the same content. No need to attend both session.
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