As you head into Annual General Meeting season, you will be welcoming new Board members. Each time there are new people on the Board, you have a chance to change the culture of the Board to make things better for your charity. Here are some great resources to get you off to a good start.
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Board Source is an excellent place for a wide number of resources. Their guides are informative, practical, useful, and based on relevant research. I am particularly a fan of The Governance Series they produce. |
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The Vigilant Fundraiser Edited by George Stanois Fundraising is a important part of Board service. What better way to learn from Canadian experts? With The Viligant Fundraiser as a guide, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel around the core activities of fundraising. |
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Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous wisdom to heal divides and restore balance by Edgar Villanueva Got a more sophisticated group already well versed in Board basics? Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous wisdom to heal divides and restore balance offers a thoughtful analysis looks into sources of wealth and how wealth was accumulated. |
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Governing with Soul By Marjorie Sharpe This classic book shares the keys to the success of charities, "governed with soul" in an easy-to-read resource. Governing With Soul brings a spirited approach to the important work of governing charities. |
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Not really a book type of group? Need training instead of books? In the area of Board Governance, Altruvest is a great resource. Altruvest is a registered charity itself so they can view the challenges and opportunities working with Boards from both sides. |
With many resources available, you can certainly be sure that your Board can continue to grow and improve. And, after all, that benefits all of us.
Ann Rosenfield is an avid reader and the Editor of Hilborn Charity eNews.
