A practical governance course on how a growing Canadian registered charity should divide authority, oversee finances, manage conflicts, maintain charitable status, and prepare for leadership succession.
Faculty of Governance
Registered Charity Governance Essentials
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A federally incorporated registered charity in western Canada has grown from a small volunteer organization into a $1.8 million operation with 22 staff and several government funding agreements. Its 340 members elect a 9 person board. Growth has exposed weaknesses in governance. Directors receive only summary financial reports, 2 directors work for organizations that refer clients, and a $290,000 building fund is restricted to future expansion.
The executive director plans to retire within 24 months. Members are asking how the charity measures outcomes, chooses priorities, and sets executive compensation. The board has filed its annual charity returns on time but hasn't recently reviewed its broader CRA compliance or clarified how member rights, board authority, financial oversight, conflicts, and succession should work together.
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