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.
WHY CHOOSE AMC
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TRUSTED BY NPOS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
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HIGHLY QUALIFIED TRAINERS
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GOVERNANCE SPECIALISTS
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PROVEN METHODOLOGY
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POST SESSION SUPPORT
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
OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT AMC
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
[AMC’s] expertise on board governance shines through, the flow of information in the session was perfect blending with the interaction of the group.
Al Goldstone
- Executive Director, Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan
Virtual Governance Training
Have us deliver our popular governance training for your board virtually. Whether there are travel restrictions, limits on gatherings or not, time and costs can be saved by doing our training virtually. We've delivered many governance training sessions using video conferencing software over the past year with 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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Highly engaging training that gets participants involved
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Qualified AMC trainers with extensive experience with not-for-profits
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A complete system that incorporates pre and post support to maximise implementation
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The Complementary Model of Board Governance book Included for all participants
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Founded in 1987, AMC has assisted over 450 local, provincial, national and international organizations
