Governance Q&A: The charismatic founder

This article addresses how staff and board members can help the charismatic founder of an organization to gracefully move away from a leadership position.

Putting the spotlight on committees

Following these committee best practices can lead to a less painful experience when serving on a board of directors.

Governance Q&A: Handling a disruptive member at an AGM

This Q&A article advises readers on how they can ethically deal with a disruptive member at an annual general meeting.

Knowing what’s right and failing to do it

Volunteers and staff have all experienced a wayward member who is considered the loose cannon in the organization, known for wreaking havoc on boards and committees. By not addressing the issues caused by this person, you may be putting your organization at risk.

Governance Q&A: Should boards recommend candidates for election?

A reader wonders whether it is ethical for a nonprofit organization’s board of directors to recommend candidates to fill vacancies.

Governance Q&A: Paying for board service?

Some of the directors of my nonprofit want to be paid a per diem for board and board committee work. Is this ethical?

Governance Q&A: Should family members serve on the same board?

My organization just elected a married couple to its board. Is this ethical?

Governance Q&A: Board service while job searching

I was invited to sit on the board of directors for a charitable organization. I am looking for work in the charity sector, including this organization. Is it a conflict of interest for me to accept?

Governance Q&A: Representatives who vote against their chapter

Is it ethical for a chapter representative on a provincial board to vote against her own chapter?

Charity watchdogs: An intelligent development?

Are charity watchdogs a good idea or are they misrepresenting the sector?