by Vantage Point | Apr 5, 2016
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The Societies Act came into force November 28, 2016.
On October 6, 2021, the BC government announced amendments to the Societies Act. Please be aware this resource may have outdated information, and changes to the Act can be found on the Government of BC website.
This resource addresses some frequently asked questions on how the new Societies Act will affect the ongoing work of your board and organization.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this document is a summary only. Although believed to be correct at the time of issue, it does not reflect subsequent changes in the law. The information is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute legal advice or establish a solicitor/client relationship. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and are, under no circumstances, to be relied on for legal decision-making. Readers are advised to consult with a qualified lawyer for legal advice concerning the specifics of their particular situation.
*Content provided by Michael Blatchford and Bryan Millman of Bull Housser in coordination with Vantage Point
by Vantage Point | Apr 5, 2016
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Great boards don’t just happen.
First, the right people are recruited and oriented. Then, they are provided with the opportunity, structure and support to do great things. It all begins with a strong board development committee.
This toolkit outlines the building blocks of creating a strong board development committee, including core responsibilities of the committee, and a sample terms of reference for your board development committee.
by Vantage Point | Apr 4, 2016
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This list of 10 core ideas will provide insight into the roles and responsibilities of working boards and board members as well as debunk some myths.
- The importance of making time for governance
- The roles of stewardship
- Th difference between effectvieness and efficiency
- The liabilityof joining a board
- The value of engaging knowledge philanthropists
- Being confident where you are
- The importance of thoughtful board design
- How to maximize the impact of board meetings
- The value of healthy conflict
- Special events are a high-risk, low-return way of fundraising
by Vantage Point | Apr 4, 2016
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Keys to Success & Where to Start
A consent agenda is a collection of items that are voted on as a package at the board meeting, without discussion. These items are distributed for reading in advance, while the board meeting is used for discussion of pertinent, strategic issues. The goal of a consent agenda is to avoid using board meetings as a forum to disseminate information, and to use board meetings for discussion and decision-making.
Tune into From Our Vantage Point to listen to our pocast Episode 3: Consent Agendas for more information on consent agendas.
by Vantage Point | Jul 6, 2015
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Change leadership links change to organizational goals, vision, context and culture.
Not-for-profit organizations are often on the forefront of leading important social and cultural change. In view of a dynamic and robust not-for-profit landscape, change has become the default setting for many organizations.
This resources gives perspective on the Five W’s of change leadership and how organizations can shift from managing change to leading change.
