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Governance

Plus

Participant

Application Process

If you are interested in participating in the Governance PLUS program, please contact Sandy at 403-538-8604 for additional information.

Program Requirements

The ideal Participant

  • Seeks opportunities to develop their leadership and governance skills
  • Is highly motivated to serve the community through Board placement
  • Is eager to share skills to benefit community growth
  • Has the time available to fully participate

Time Commitments

  • Five face-to-face half-day training sessions (see schedule on right)
  • Volunteer Calgary BoardMatch process (if your are not already on a Board)
  • Meetings with your coach/mentor for assistance with your Board placement
  • Preparation/reading between training sessions
  • Interview(s) with potential Board(s) to ensure fit for both parties
  • A two-year commitment to serve on a non-profit Board

Pre-Program Documentation Expectations

  • Resume including both your professional and community experiences. This is the resume you will use to present to prospective Boards
  • Letter of reference from a referee to speak to your character, professional and/or community leadership and involvement, and attest to your suitability to serve on a non-profit Board

Program Cost

  • The investment cost for this program is $2,500. Limited bursaries are available to participants

 

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Program Schedule

 

Overview of
the Non-Profit Sector

James K. Gray, O.C.

 

Board Governance

Frank Nieboer

 

Strategic Planning

Donna Finley, MBA and Gayla Rogers, Ph.D

 

Accountability
and Outcomes Measurement

Philip Cox, M.E.Des.

 

Fund Development

Anne Kirkpatrick, CFRE