by Vantage Point | Sep 19, 2016
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Role clarity is crucial to a high-performing not-for-profit organization.
This chart is designed as a simplified reference tool to distinguish different levels of responsibility for board and executive director/employees in fourteen key functions of your organization.
This is not a complete list of roles and responsibilities for board and salaried employees, but a reference for key areas where there is often role confusion. You can easily adapt this resource to your organization.
by Vantage Point | Sep 16, 2016
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In a vibrant not-for-profit organization, the board chair and executive director are each other’s biggest fans and greatest critics.
Three critical markers reflect the health of this relationship: an openness to provide and receive constructive feedback; decision-making driven by mutual respect, trust and empathy; and a shared orientation toward tackling mission-critical work.
This updated Vantage Point resource, inspired by the findings of Mary Hiland’s 2008 article, The Board Chair-Executive Director Relationship, provides a structured way of gauging the current vitality of your Board Chair-Executive Director relationship, and opportunities to identify the crucial steps to strengthen and improve your partnership.
by Vantage Point | Jun 27, 2016
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As an organization develops and grows, both in its programs and its culture, the type of leader that is required changes as well. To recruit a new leader, you first have to identify the strategic goals of the organization and the skills and experience in a leader that would deliver on those goals. This process is one of the most important tasks facing any not-for-profit board.
One of the foundational documents in the recruitment process is the job description. Use this template as a building block to create a job description that encapsulates your organization's mission, future priorities, and desired leadership competencies.
by Vantage Point | Apr 20, 2016
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Not-for-profit organizations are often on the forefront of leading important social and cultural change.
This tool for board members focuses on some of the most important responsibilities, issues and trends facing those who provide guidance to not-for-profit organizations.
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
