NPM700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Big Umbrella
Document Summary
Learn about managing the governance function in npos. Governance is the system and processes concerned with the overall direction, control and accountability of an organization (cornforth. It"s how organizations make their big picture decisions. Boards are legally responsible for the actions of the organization. This is a very big umbrella of accountability. Hence, the board becomes concerned with understanding how big picture decisions are being made and implemented. Their ultimate purpose is to help the organization be more effective in achieving their mission. Leadership of the board"s chair and the npo"s ceo: roles and responsibilities. Mission, values, goals, strategic priorities and performance assessment. Board self assessment: roles and responsibilities cont"d. Establishing the mission, vision and values of the organization and assessing the organization"s performance in pursuing these. This is about setting the overall purpose of the organization. What services it should provide and what cost (if any)
