Roles and Responsibilities
Board member roles and responsibilities
The board members of a non-profit organization may have different roles and responsibilities related to the operations that serve the organization's mission. As well as any assigned roles, all members also have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the organization and in a trustworthy manner. It is the responsibility of each individual board member to know what is involved in being a director in the organization.
Factsheet: Being a Member of the Board (PDF 646 KB)
Other Related Links
- 20 Questions Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations Should Ask about Fiduciary Duty (PDF 7.07MB Chartered Professional Accountants Canada)
- A Guide to Financial Statements for Not-for-profit Organizations: Questions for Directors (PDF 2.21 MB Chartered Professional Accountants Canada)
- Primer for Directors of Not-for-Profit Corporations (PDF 1057 KB Industry Canada)
- Board member job descriptions (Alberta Culture and Tourism)
- Board Governance Guidebook (PDF 1146 KB Alberta Agriculture and Forestry)
Board roles and responsibilities
- to establish the organization's mission, vision and direction
- to maintain them and review if needed
- to develop and manage policy
- to ensure the financial health of the organization
- to ensure the organization has sufficient and appropriate human resources
- to direct organizational operations
- to ensure effective community relations
LeadershipTalk Webinar Board Roles & Responsibilities
Other Related Links
- Board Development: Roles and Responsibilities of Not-for-Profit Boards (PDF 92 KB Volunteer Alberta)
- Legal Responsibilities of Boards (Governinggood)
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