Board members play an important role in the success and impact of community foundations. Recognizing the pivotal role board members play in steering community foundations toward success, this session offers a comprehensive approach to onboarding new board members. This webinar will provide practical strategies and best practices for welcoming and integrating new board members into…
Natural disasters happen often, disrupting our communities. Community foundations play a vital role in providing immediate relief, long-term recovery, and ongoing support during these challenging times. Join Roger Parenteau, Executive Director of the Shuswap Community Foundation and Daniel Holland, CEO of the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, as they share how they lead through emergency…
Community engagement is critical for building strong, resilient communities that can thrive and adapt to change. However, effective community engagement can be challenging, requiring a deep understanding of community dynamics and the ability to bring diverse perspectives together. In this webinar, we will explore strategies for effective community engagement that can help you build strong…
Accountability is key to strengthening collaboration within your organization. When organizations are transparent with their employees of their goals, a culture of accountability can be created. In this session, led by Ruth Mojeed Ramirez from The Inclusion Project, we will see how accountability culture moves employees and upper management to collaborators and both are given…
Promoting mental wellness is crucial for quality of life, encompassing a range of strategies and practices aimed at maintaining and improving mental health. It is an ongoing process that involves a combination of strategies. It's important to remember that mental health is a continuum, and taking proactive steps to maintain and improve it is a…
The following fact sheet explains the role and the responsibilities of a fiduciary within a community foundation. This will give examples of who takes on the role of fiduciary in your organization and what some of the challenges they will face could be. It also shares a code of conduct for fiduciaries to follow.
Evaluation is an important tool that your foundation can use to demonstrate its accountability, improve its performance, increase its abilities for obtaining funds or future planning, and fulfill the organizational objectives.
Why succession planning? What would happen to your community foundation if your ED/CEO is unable to be at work for 3 months? What would happen to your community foundation if your ED/CEO left with minimum notice? What would happen to your community foundation if your ED/CEO, who had led your organization for many years, decides…