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A new book on NPO governance by Tom Abbott. B.Com, CGA, CAE

A clear, cooperative way to govern and manage your not-for-profit organization by building an effective partnership between your volunteer board and staff.

Purpose of The Book

The purpose of the book is to describe a policy-based model of governance and management that can be readily adopted within not-for-profit organizations (NPOs). It comes complete with examples and templates of documents used in NPOs following the Complementary Model of Board Governance. The book will provide much needed assistance to volunteers and staff of small, mid-sized and large NPOs who are trying to cope in an environment of contracting resources and expanding demands for services.

About the author

Click here to preview the first chapter!

A new book on NPO governance by Tom Abbott. B.Com, CGA, CAE

A clear, cooperative way to govern and manage your not-for-profit organization by building an effective partnership between your volunteer board and staff.

Purpose of The Book

The purpose of the book is to describe a policy-based model of governance and management that can be readily adopted within not-for-profit organizations (NPOs). It comes complete with examples and templates of documents used in NPOs following the Complementary Model of Board Governance. The book will provide much needed assistance to volunteers and staff of small, mid-sized and large NPOs who are trying to cope in an environment of contracting resources and expanding demands for services.

About the author

Click here to preview the first chapter!

Whether you are already “working” as a volunteer director in a not-for-profit organization (NPO) or have just joined the Board of Directors – congratulations! You are one of the many hundreds of thousands of people who step forward each year to help organizations on a volunteer basis. Thanks to your dedication and hard work, your members, stakeholders, and communities enjoy improved benefits, opportunities, and services. In the case of organizations that do charitable work volunteers have created a society that is more caring and committed to helping those in need – in this country and around the world. The purpose of A Practical Guide to Governing Your Volunteer Organization is to provide a short, self-contained guide for NPO success – a book of significant value to volunteer directors who serve on the organization’s board. It will also be of benefit to the chief executive officer (CEO) and staff members of the NPO. The book is intended to be useful to a wide spectrum of NPOs. In particular it is addressed to directors of small to mid-sized organizations, including associations, charities, and public sector groups. The material dealing with planning, governance, board training, and monitoring will also be of benefit to larger NPOs.

About the author

Click here to preview the first chapter!

Whether you are already “working” as a volunteer director in a not-for-profit organization (NPO) or have just joined the Board of Directors – congratulations! You are one of the many hundreds of thousands of people who step forward each year to help organizations on a volunteer basis. Thanks to your dedication and hard work, your members, stakeholders, and communities enjoy improved benefits, opportunities, and services. In the case of organizations that do charitable work volunteers have created a society that is more caring and committed to helping those in need – in this country and around the world. The purpose of A Practical Guide to Governing Your Volunteer Organization is to provide a short, self-contained guide for NPO success – a book of significant value to volunteer directors who serve on the organization’s board. It will also be of benefit to the chief executive officer (CEO) and staff members of the NPO. The book is intended to be useful to a wide spectrum of NPOs. In particular it is addressed to directors of small to mid-sized organizations, including associations, charities, and public sector groups. The material dealing with planning, governance, board training, and monitoring will also be of benefit to larger NPOs.

About the author

You can order a copy of the Survey Report by paying online or by mailing AMC a cheque. Participants in the Survey can purchase a copy of the 2012 Survey Report at a cost of $175 plus HST and $3 shipping (Total of $199). The regular non-participant’s price is $550 plus HST and shipping (total of $580.50). These prices are the same as they were last year and compare very favourably to private sector reports that can cost $600 for participants and $1,500 for non-participants.

Two price choices for the December 31, 2012 Survey Report

* Participants – $175 plus HST and shipping (total of $199)
* Non-participants – $550 plus HST and shipping (total of $580.50)
Special Reduced Price, until May 31, 2013 – $350 plus HST and shipping (total of $395.00)

You can order a copy of the Survey Report by paying online or by mailing AMC a cheque. Participants in the Survey can purchase a copy of the 2012 Survey Report at a cost of $175 plus HST and shipping (total of $199). The regular non-participant’s price is $550 plus HST and shipping (total of $580.50). These prices are the same as they were last year and compare very favourably to private sector reports that can cost $600 for participants and $1,500 for non-participants.

However, there is a special reduced price for non-participants if they purchase by March 31, 2013 – $350 plus HST and shipping (total of $395.00).

Order today and save $185.50. You can pay online or you can mail your cheque to Association Management Consultants at Suite 307, 1505 West Second Ave., Vancouver, BC  V6H 3Y4.

Two price choices for the December 31, 2012 Survey Report

* Participants – $175 plus HST and shipping (total of $199)
* Non-participants Special Reduced Price, until March 31, 2013 – $350 plus HST and shipping (total of $395.00)

For example, the Report contains data about the

Length of normal workweek – 35hours, 37.5 hours, or 40 hours
Length of annual vacation entitlement – 4 weeks, 5 weeks, or six weeks
Reimbursement for overtime – is the CEO and others reimbursed in cash, or in time off
Education credentials of the CEO
Insurance coverage and cost
Extent of the use of the Internet and social networking
Governance model used in the association
Percentage of directors appointed by outside bodies or by government
Prevalence of Executive Committees
Frequency of Executive Committee and Board meetings
Size of Board
Amount of stipend paid to volunteer Presidents and other Directors
Senior staff person’s title
Training of volunteer board members and the chair
Screening of potential Board members
Succession planning that takes place at the board and staff levels
Strategic planning that takes place.

AMC recognizes that this information has equal relevancy to non-BC organizations as it does to BC’s NPOs.

As a result, this year we are making the full Report available to organizations located outside BC at a special reduced price of $99 plus applicable shipping and taxes. For this amount, the organization will receive an printed version of the full Report. Please note, the organization must be located outside British Columbia to take advantage of this special offer and special price and must, of course, respect AMC’s ownership and copyright.

You can pay online or you can mail your cheque to Association Management Consultants at Suite 307, 1505 West Second Ave., Vancouver, BC  V6H 3Y4.

NEW TRAINING DVD NOW AVAILABLE

 This newly revised version of the training DVD provides a fast paced, full description of the Complementary Model of Board Governance and covers important topics, including:

• The ten principles of the Complementary Model
• The ten operating features of the Model
• The role of volunteers and staff in policy development
• Who should be designated Chair of the organization
• Who should be designated Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• The role of the volunteer Secretary and the volunteer Treasurer
• How Board and CEO committees work.

Tom Abbott, B.Comm., CGA, CAE, author, international consultant and seminar leader and the developer of the Model, writes: “The Complementary Model of Board Governance allows the governors to participate in the operation of their not-for-profit organization without becoming managers. It allows volunteers to reconnect with their organization and still remain governors. In other words, it allows them to participate, as well as govern.”

This training DVD explains how the Complementary Model of Board Governance works and how it can be implemented in your organization.

You can order a copy of the December 31, 2011 Survey Report by paying online or by mailing AMC a cheque. Participants in the Survey can purchase a copy of the 2010 Survey Report at a cost of $99 plus HST (total of $110.88). The non-participant’s price is $199 plus HST (total of $222.88). Prices are the same as they were last year. These compare very favourably to private sector reports that can cost $600 for participants and $1,500 for non-participants.

Two price choices for the December 2010 Survey Report

* Participants – $99 plus HST (total of $110.88)
* Non-participants – $199 plus HST (total of $222.88)