Board Governance
- Board Building Tools for the Busy Social Justice Executive
A publication which provides tools on the challenges of managing a "following board" versus a "leading board", understanding the Core Responsibilities of a Governing Board, fostering a Strong Board/Executive Director Partnership, Board Composition, the Role of the Board Chair, having Board Meetings that Board Members Want to Attend, creating Committees that Work, etc. - Charity Village's Board of Directors and Its Role
A collection of articles which discuss various board governance topics. - Diversity Board Mentoring Handbook
This handbook outlines a pragmatic mentoring program that a non-profit board can use to integrate new board members quickly and effectively. - Diversity in Governance
A Toolkit for Inclusion on Nonprofit Boards - National Study of Board Governance Practices in the Non-Profit and Voluntary Sector in Canada
This is the first national study of board governance practices in the Canadian non-profit and voluntary sector, conducted by a joint a joint research unit of Carlton University and the University of Ottawa. - Inclusiveness At Work - The Denver Foundation
This is an 18-module workbook to help nonprofits become more inclusive of people of colour by creating their own customized inclusiveness blueprint. - Diversity Tools Harvard Business School
Tools published by the Harvard Business School to help organizations become more diverse. - Dancing on Live Embers
This is a hands-on book for people who are trying to create more equitable organizations. - Diversity Matters - Changing the Face of Public Boards
The action plan highlights nine practices aimed at dismantling barriers to potential applicants for public appointments. - Not a Rocking Chair! How board chairs can provide strategic leadership to public purpose organizations
This paper offers a guide to help chairs explore their role - how they can invest their time to greatest effect, and how they can make a lasting contribution to the well-being of both their organization and their community.
Policy in Focus, Issue 13: Cities Need More Power to Meet the Needs of Canada’s Urban Population.