Event Details
This two-hour workshop offers a first look at becoming a board member for a charity or non-profit organization. This workshop invites you to a conversation about what is asked of you as a board member. Participants will develop confidence and understand how they can make an effective contribution to the board of an organization.
Learning Objectives
During this workshop, with practical applications and discussion we will discuss:
- Roles and responsibilities of boards
- Contributing to organizational culture
- The role of committees
- Assessing tasks and time commitment
- What to expect in an orientation manual
- Addressing risk
Who Should Attend
- Board members and anyone thinking of joining a Board
- Past members of a Board of Directors and who want to explore the experience in a structured way.
- NPO staff, for example, Volunteer Resource Managers or EDs, who recruit Board members
Facilitator
Tim Howe, B.Sc., M.Sc., MPA, MBA
Tim is a Senior Manager with over 30 years of leadership experience in the health care, not-for-profit sectors having held senior roles with the Ottawa Hospital Department of Anesthesiology, Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Blood Services.
He has expertise in governance, risk management, business continuity and disaster planning, strategic & operational planning, project management and advocacy. He also has extensive experience having served on many community volunteer Boards with Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, Bruyère Continuing Care, Personal Choice Independent Living.
Throughout his career Tim has assisted organizations to translate their vision and mission into frontline strategy to meet organizational targets. His expertise in change management, process improvement and project management has proven invaluable to the organizations he has worked with. He truly understands the importance if good governance and its role in the success of organizations.
As the National Coach and Coordinator of Canada’s Wheelchair Tennis team, Tim coached Canada’s first ever entry in the Paralympic Games held in Barcelona Spain in 1992.
Cancellation Policy
An email confirming this registration will be sent to the primary email address for your member account, or the email address on this form if you are a non-member. Your registration is transferrable to anyone else within your organization. The following workshop registrations are non-refundable: (a) purchased at a discounted rate, (b) purchased using a voucher, or (c) cancellation received less than five (5) business days prior to the event. Any other cancellation is refundable, subject to a $10.00 administration fee.
Online, via Zoom Meeting
You can access Zoom Meeting on any device. Volunteer Ottawa will send you a link a few days before the workshop takes place.
To access Zoom on a computer, click the meeting-specific URL you will receive. Zoom will automatically install any software required.
To access Zoom on a phone or tablet, visit the relevant App store and search for Zoom. Download Zoom Cloud Meeting. About 5 mins before your meeting or course, open the app, click Join Meeting, and enter in the meeting number you will receive.
Contact Information
E-mail: [email protected]
