To demonstrate those same sportsmanship and fair play values, at the administrative level, that are expected on the field of play.
10 Basic Responsibilities of Non-profit Boards
A True Sport Agreement answers a simple, but important question, “How are we going to treat each other in this group?” The agreement is created by teammates and coaches in an open and safe forum.
Recruiting, developing and retaining appropriate individuals for the board.
A self-guided workbook for the policy governing board member who has little or no financial background.
This workbook is a guide to help board members develop and rewrite job descriptions that reflect the responsibilities of serving on a nonprofit board.
This workbook is a guide to help board members develop and rewrite job descriptions that reflect the responsibilities of serving on a nonprofit board.
The number one concern and challenge for community groups is recruiting and retaining the right people to help them get the job done.
It's often the same people volunteering for the soccer club, the hockey club, the church bazaar and the community fun day. It’s great to see such commitment and dedication, but along with their involvement there is a great danger – volunteer burnout!
Is your group trying to look forward and evolve but having trouble knowing where to start? Been working on a project for so long, you’ve lost track of whether things are going as planned? Use evaluation as a starting point, a check-in or a final step.
People make decisions on a daily basis. Often these decisions have a small impact on their daily routine; in other cases, they have a huge impact on many people.
Young people can bring an important mix of passion and enthusiasm to your group’s activities. Yet many of them say they do not volunteer because they have never been asked!
Finding the right people should be top priority for all volunteer groups. Finding people who are willing to take a leadership role is even better. How can you make the best of your recruitment strategies?
An approved job description is completed for all staff and volunteer positions (including team/coaching staff). Criteria used to hire staff and select volunteers are established and documented...
A recruitment process for all volunteer, staff and coaching positions is documented and managed by the board, its delegate(s) or the most senior staff person.
The most senior staff person, in consultation with the board of directors, sets and reports annual performance objectives...
The club has a club handbook that is provided to all athletes/families. The club has an internal communications strategy.
Clubs complete annual financial statements in accordance with an acceptable accounting framework as identified by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)...
All statutory remittances are made. The board or a board committee receives from management, at least quarterly, assurance that all statutory remittances have been made.