by Vantage Point | Sep 19, 2016
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Boards have three primary approaches to governance.
According to authors Chait, Ryan and Taylor, not-for-profit boards have three primary approaches to their work in governing organizations: fiduciary, strategic and generative.
Think of three modes of governing as three different types of conversations that need to happen at the board table. These conversations become tools that help board members feel empowered to make the right types of decisions, harness the collective wisdom of the board, and improve board performance.
by Vantage Point | Sep 19, 2016
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Most boards spend fewer than 25 hours each year together around the board table – it’s important that this time be used wisely and effectively, discussing matters of consequence and keeping an eye towards the future.
This tool can be used as a conversation starter with your board members to reflect on what makes the best use of your board’s time and identify potential changes to your board meeting agenda or board calendar.
by Vantage Point | Sep 19, 2016
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Strong organizations begin with effective governance, management and planning.
This toolkit contains several role description templates for attracting and developing your board members. These versions of Vantage Point’s role descriptions can easily be adapted to fit your situation.
Great boards don’t just happen. First, the right people are recruited and oriented. Then they are provided with the opportunity and support to do great things.
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.
