Board Governance with Colin Sauer & The Governance Group!

Calling all non-profits and charities near and far! Start 2026 off right by completing this Governance session before year-end. This Board Governance session is a must-attend session for all Board Directors, Board Chairs, and Executive Directors, whether you are new to the role or have previous experience. If you’ve participated in this session before and have had new directors join you, it is highly recommended that they participate in this session. Hosted by The Campbell River Community Foundation and facilitated by Colin Sauer of The Governance Group, this session is highly regarded by organizations seeking effective, efficient strategies to strengthen their success from the inside out. Note: This session is best suited for organizations that currently have staff. This is a 4-hour, in-person, highly engaging and FUN workshop. Topics that are covered in this session include:

• The Governance Game (a great opening that gets everyone involved)!
• The three important elements for effective and successful boards.
• Orientation to the ‘Governing Effectively’ training booklet (125-page Governing Effectively training booklet supplied to each participant as part of your registration).
• Review and discussion of the ‘Governing Principles’ for Board Directors.
• Overview of the ‘Six Elements of Governing’ (Guidance; Standards; Oversight; Protect; Stakeholder; Sustainability).
• Review and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the board, directors, the board chair, and the executive director.
• Review of the fiduciary duty and conflict of interest guidelines for board directors.
• Building a Leadership Partnership between the Board and the Executive Director.
• Practical application of policy development, agenda development, committee and task force structure, and terms of reference.There will be opportunities for questions throughout the session, and Colin will remain after the session for further questions.

Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and light fare will be provided. This session will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online here. If you require an invoice to pay by cheque or e-transfer, please email us at info@crfoundation.ca to arrange.