About the course

Learn the basics in this workshop from Board functions and liabilities to policy and by-law development. Mission, vision, purpose statements and fundraising basics will also be touched upon helping board directors to be better leaders. By the end of this course, participants will: • Understand Board roles, fiduciary and staff responsibilities and legal         duties. • Identify key governance structures (bylaws, policies, committees) • Distinguish between governance and operational roles. • Manage Board and organization conflict. • Gain confidence contributing as an elective board member.

Mamie Hutt-Temoana

Former CEO of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia, one of the largest non-profits in the province with over 500 staff and 350 programs reaching more than 80,000 beneficiaries a year, Mamie has 40 years of experience as a leader in non-profit management. She received her degrees in Planning and International Development and for 12 years led multi-country programs and partnership opportunities in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. Her work also brought her to Ontario as Manager of Welcome House and Writer for the Premier of Ontario and to Europe as Vice-President of the International Federation of Settlement Houses. In 2014, Mamie opened the Salmonberry Inn on Pender Island in the Southern Gulf Islands receiving 5 hospitality awards. Currently a Nonprofit/Charity Management Consultant, Mamie is dedicated to fostering the knowledge of best practices in community organizations to enhance social capital and develop sustainable  communities.