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Board Governance Workshop for Nonprofits in Canada

Board Governance Workshop for Nonprofits in Canada

Strengthen your board. Strengthen your mission.


About the Workshop

Effective governance is the foundation of a strong nonprofit. This interactive 2-hour online workshop equips board members, executive directors, and nonprofit leaders with practical knowledge to fulfill their governance responsibilities confidently and strategically.

Built on Vectors Group’s experience serving 400+ nonprofits across Canada, this session blends legal requirements, financial oversight, and real-world examples to help boards operate at a high standard.

Who Should Attend

Primary Audience

  • New Board Members (0–2 years experience)
  • Executive Directors strengthening board relationships
  • Small–mid sized nonprofits ($250K–$5M annual revenue)

Secondary Audience

  • Board Chairs navigating leadership transitions
  • Founding Boards shifting to governance roles
  • Leaders preparing for board recruitment

Sectors Served

Ideal for organizations in:

Health Social Services Education Arts Community Development

Workshop Format

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Delivery: Online (Live via Zoom)
  • Includes: Templates, tools, checklists, and certificate
  • Interactive: Live Q&A with governance experts

What You Will Learn

  • Understand legal and ethical duties of board members in Canada
  • Apply best practices in financial oversight and accountability
  • Participate effectively in strategic planning processes
  • Identify and manage conflicts of interest
  • Strengthen the Board–Executive Director relationship

Workshop Agenda

1. Roles & Responsibilities of Board Members (35 minutes)

  • Governance vs. operations
  • Key oversight functions
  • Traits of high-performing boards

2. Legal Duties & Governance Requirements in Canada (40 minutes)

  • Fiduciary and legal responsibilities
  • ONCA, CNCA, provincial compliance
  • Duty of care, loyalty, and obedience
  • Board liability and risk mitigation

3. Financial Oversight & Accountability (35 minutes)

  • Understanding financial statements
  • Budget approval and monitoring
  • Internal controls and fraud prevention
  • Working with accountants and auditors

What’s Included

  • Digital governance workbook
  • Board roles & responsibilities template
  • Conflict of interest form
  • Financial oversight cheat sheet
  • Certificate of Completion

Why Choose Vectors Institute?

Vectors Institute is the training division of Vectors Group, specializing in nonprofit strategic planning, governance, financial management, and Odoo integration.

Our training is practical, accessible, and built on decades of nonprofit consulting experience. We don’t teach theory — we teach what works.

Registration Details

Next Session: January (New Year Edition) – Limited Seats

Delivery: Live Online Workshop

Includes: Workbook, templates, tools, live Q&A & certificate

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For Group Bookings

Discounted pricing is available for boards registering 5 or more participants.

Contact us at info@vectorsinstitute.com for custom pricing or private training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workshop suitable for new board members?

Yes — it provides clear, practical, beginner-friendly guidance.

Will we receive templates and tools?

Yes — governance templates and financial oversight tools are included.

Is a certificate provided?

Yes. Participants receive a Vectors Institute Certificate of Completion.

Can you train our full board privately?

Yes. Private governance workshops are available for boards across Canada.

Ready to Strengthen Your Governance?

Transform your board into a strategic, engaged, and accountable leadership team.

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