Governance in Not-For-Profit Organizations Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for not-for-profit organizations in the areas of mandate, roles of volunteer boards and executive directors, special board committees and their roles, and volunteer principles. This policy applies to the board of directors, the executive director, and all other employees and volunteers.

In this sample, the board of directors is responsible to its members, stakeholders and major funders. It shall provide oversight of the organization’s operations, including finances, human resources practices, and legal compliance through board and operational policies and monitoring of organizational performance.