Board members and what they do
Governing bodies are known by a variety of names including boards, committees, councils, trusts,…
Clear understanding of roles and responsibilities is essential for a board to function effectively.
When each board member knows their own role and understands the roles of others, it fosters better collaboration, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens governance.
Imagine a board where every member is confident in their duties, working together seamlessly to drive the organisation forward. This webpage hosts tools and resources to give you and your board that clarity.
Scroll down to access essential help sheets, tools, checklists, policies, books and advice guides designed to enhance your meeting experience.
Governing bodies are known by a variety of names including boards, committees, councils, trusts,…
Because all not-for-profit organisations serve different community needs, their boards and the…
Being a good chair requires not taking over the meeting, but facilitating discussion. This means…
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Once you have settled into your board role, it's time to start thinking about how you can use your…
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It is your job as a board member to ensure that the organisation your board is overseeing remains…
People finish board service for any number of reasons but most of them fall into one of two…
Some board-related documents may be rather foreign for first-time board members. This help sheet…
Mentoring is the process whereby a more knowledgeable or experienced person acts as a role model,…
Because all not-for-profit organisations serve different community needs, their boards and the…
When you join a board you accept the obligation to look after your organisation's finances. In some…
Download our template form to help you document proxies for your board meetings.
If your board can no longer provide leadership or fresh ideas, or if money is becoming an issue, it…
Welcome to the ICDA Board diversity, experience and skills matrix.
The board needs to regularly review the performance of their CEO to ensure that they are meeting…
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It's easy to carry on doing the same thing 'because that's the way we do it'. To avoid the pitfalls…
ForCommittees can make better use of board members' time, allowing certain tasks, issues or…
The process of finding, recruiting, selecting and installing new board members is perhaps the most…
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Alright, the "perfect" constitution might be a bad case of hyperbole, but if your constitution…
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All organisations should have a staff conflict of interest policy. This policy should provide a…