The Complementary Model of Board Governance

Non profit governance using the Complementary Model of Board Governance is a commonly implemented governance model across Canada.

WHY CHOOSE AMC?

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.

“What do these (volunteers) themselves demand? What makes them stay – and, of course, they can leave at any time. The first and most important demand is that the nonprofit have a clear mission, one that drives the organization. The second thing that this new breed requires, indeed demands, is training, training and more training.”

Adapted from Managing For the Future

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 governance and management to stay focused on their organization’s mission. It includes valuable 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

OUR CLIENTS

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"Your team was very well prepared, knowledgeable and able to deal with program changes on the fly. The workshop provided us with concrete ideas and first steps to move Autumn Services to a complementary model of board governance"

"[AMC’s] expertise on board governance shines through, the flow of information in the session was perfect blending with the interaction of the group."

"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."

Virtual Governance Training

Have us deliver our popular governance training for your board virtually. Whether there are travel restrictions or limits on gatherings, you can save time and costs by taking our virtual training. We’ve delivered many governance training sessions using video conferencing software over the past year with a very positive response. Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to go over the different options available when looking to get your nonprofit board governance training done virtually.

TOP 5 REASONS NON-PROFITS HIRE AMC

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