Attracting and recruiting new directors is vital to the good governance of your organisation, but it’s a big commitment, and finding the right people for your board can be difficult. New people come with fresh ideas, skills and experience and give...
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How to make sure your organisation is properly insured
Insurance is part of risk management and a way to manage potential loss for your organisation. Insurance is not a solution to risk and is not to be viewed as a replacement for strong controls and sound management processes and practices. There...
How to write a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
Community service organisations are increasingly using MoUs as a way to outline how they will work in partnership. But what are MoUs? When would you use an MoU and when would you use a legal contract? This How to has been written to help you...
How to make sure your organisation operates within the law.
Ultimately, the board has legal responsibility for the organisation it governs. All directors, even volunteers in tiny not-for-profit organisations, must comply with the relevant state and national laws. If you are a director of an organisation...
How to make sure your organisation has a proper legal framework.
Ultimately, the board has legal responsibility for the organisation it governs. All directors, even volunteers in tiny not-for-profit organisations, must comply with the relevant state and national laws. If you are a director of an organisation...
How to work with your executive officer
The relationship between your board and your executive officer (EO) is critical to the success of your organisation. When this relationship is based on mutual respect, trust and cooperation, effective operational management can flourish. It is...
How to ensure (as a director) that your organisation has good financial management
All directors are accountable for, and need to understand, the organisation’s financial position. This is not just the responsibility of the treasurer. All directors share equal responsibility to ensure that the organisation has good financial...
How to write a mission statement
Your mission statement states your organisation’s purpose: what it does, why and how? It is a practical and action focussed sentence outlining what you do to achieve your vision. Before you can write a mission statement, you need to write your...
How to write a vision statement
Your vision statement is about the future. It paints a picture of what your organisation wants to become, achieve and change. A vision statement should inspire and challenge employees, board members, clients and other stakeholders. The vision...
How to do strategic planning
A strategic plan helps an organisation be clear about what it should be doing, when and how. It is the board’s responsibility to oversee the strategic planning process, which sets the medium to long term direction for the organisation. Strategic...