Board Volunteer/NPO Guide 101

Governance plays the central role in setting policy and providing oversight in a non-profit organisation. As the NPOs continue to grow in importance and relevance, it is increasingly vital for Board members to understand their evolving role and the importance of their contributions to successfully accomplish an organisation’s mission. This guide provides critical recommendations and knowledge on:

• The Non-Profit Landscape for ethical board governance and types of governance models

• What a Board Volunteer should know and expect from the NPO & fellow Board members

• What the NPO should equip the Board Volunteer with and How the Board Volunteer is to be treated

• Key references for further information

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Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Board Volunteers
Part 3: Non-Profit Organisations
Part 4: Annex