Board 101: A First Look at Being on a Board of Directors

This two-hour workshop offers a first look at becoming a board member for a charity or non-profit organization. The workshop is the first of three which examine the roles and responsibilities of board members and the characteristics of effective boards. This workshop invites you to a conversation about what is asked of you as a board member. Participants will develop confidence and understand how they can make an effective contribution to the board of an organization

Learning Objectives

During this workshop, with practical applications and discussion we will discuss:

  • Roles and responsibilities of boards
  • Contributing to organizational culture
  • The role of committees
  • Assessing tasks and time commitment
  • What to expect in an orientation manual
  • Addressing risk

Who Should Attend

  • Board members and anyone thinking of joining a Board
  • Past members of a Board of Directors and who want to explore the experience in a structured way.
  • NPO staff, for example Volunteer Resource Managers or EDs, who recruit Board members
2018-06-05 09:00:00 2018-06-05 11:00:00 America/Toronto Board 101: A First Look at Being on a Board of Directors This two-hour workshop offers a first look at becoming a board member for a charity or non-profit organization. The workshop is the first of three which examine the roles and responsibilities of board members and the characteristics of effective boards. This workshop invites you to a conversation about what is asked of you as a […] Volunteer Ottawa
850 Industrial Avenue, Unit 17F
Ottawa ON K1G 4H3
Details Posted in: Other Events Date: Tuesday Jun 05, 2018 Time: 9:00am-11:00am Cost: $130 Website: https://www.volunteerottawa.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=371 Venue: Volunteer Ottawa
850 Industrial Avenue, Unit 17F
Ottawa ON K1G 4H3
Venue Website Organizer: Volunteer Ottawa Phone: 613-736-5270