Board Governance

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Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Board Service - Part 1 (BoardSource)

 August 7, 2025

You're new to board service and ready to make a meaningful impact—but where do you start? Discover the essentials of serving on a nonprofit board and how you can contribute to an organization’s mission and purpose.

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Tamarack Institute's Guide to Great Meetings

 July 9, 2025

The Guide to Great Meetings is a practical resource aimed at transforming meetings into spaces where collaboration and connection thrive.

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CICP Survey Insights: Governance, Diversity, and the Role of Founders. May 13, 2025 

 May 13, 2025

This survey takes a closer look at governance practices across the charitable sector. From oversight to board diversity and founder involvement, here’s what we heard from charities across the country.

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A Policy Platform for Canada's Nonprofits. Imagine Canada April 2025

 April 9, 2025

Strong Charities. Strong Nonprofits. Strong Communities.

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Playing by the Rules Election Guidelines for Charities and Nonprofits (Imagine Canada)

 March 11, 2025

Imagine Canada's summary of election rules for charities and nonprofits breaks down what organizations need to know about election activities, lobbying regulations, and staying nonpartisan.

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Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready? (CharityVillage)

 September 25, 2024

Listen to sector experts discuss how organizations can better manage leadership transitions in this episode of CharityVillage Connects

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Alberta.ca Non-profit Online Courses & Recorded Webinars

 August 1, 2024

Find online interactive courses, and watch recorded webinars related to governing a non-profit organization.

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Insights into The Treasurer’s Role In A Nonprofit And How To Find The Right Person For The Job

 July 9, 2024

As an officer of the board or member of the finance committee, a nonprofit treasurer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organization’s finances. Not only do they manage and monitor the NPO’s financial health, but they also keep the board of directors up to speed so that they can make better decisions

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Nonprofit Expense Management in Challenging Economic Times (Charity Village)

 July 2, 2024

This webinar discusses how you can prepare your not-for-profit for uncertain times, and even find opportunities to thrive.

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