The Complementary Model of Board Governance
Non profit governance using the Complementary Model of Board Governance is a commonly implemented governance model across Canada. Many volunteers and staff have great difficulty accepting a policy-based approach to governing and managing their not-for-profit association. Some boards feel they will become “disconnected” from their organization because of the model’s emphasis on their role in policy development. At the same time, volunteers are increasingly demanding more meaningful roles in their not-for-profit organization (NPO) – whether the NPO is a charity, professional, trade or commercial association.
The Complementary Model allows governors to participate in the operation of their not-for-profit association without becoming “managers”. It allows volunteers to reconnect with their organization and still remain “governors”. In other words, it allows them to participate as well as govern.
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Non Profit Governance with AMC
An efficient board starts with the implementation of an effective governance model. AMC's governance training helps non-profit boards navigate between governance and management to stay focused on their organization's mission. It includes useful tools and clear guidance to address the governance challenges facing many not-for-profit organizations.
During our non-profit board governance training we cover:
- The contemporary role of volunteers and staff in policy development
- The contemporary role of volunteers and staff in managing the association
- Who should speak on behalf of the organization
- The role of the volunteer Treasurer, the Secretary and the Executive Committee
- What financial information should the governors receive
- The difference between Policy Task Forces, Standing Committees and Working
- Who directs the committees in the organization
- Who directs the staff in the organization
- Volunteer Codes of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, Board and Director Appraisals Committees
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT AMC
I had great feedback from my board and will hire [AMC] in the future!
Brenda Southam
- Executive Officer at REIBC
It had so much power and influence of my NPO board in a way that created some healthy well needed paradigm shifts from operations to governance.
Kara Leigh Bloch
- Executive Director - Senior Services Society
TOP 5 REASONS NON-PROFITS HIRE AMC
Highly engaging training that gets participants involved
Qualified AMC trainers with extensive experience with not-for-profits
A complete system that incorporates pre and post support to maximise implementation
The Complementary Model of Board Governance book Included for all participants
Founded in 1987, AMC has assisted over 450 local, provincial, national and international organizations
