Frequently Asked Questions

View the Volunteer Canada website for answers to this question.

Check out the following Do-it-Yourself Committee Guide resources for the answers to this question:

• Chairperson Role Description
• Characteristics of a Good Chairperson

Visit the Do-It-Yourself Committee Guide website for information about this role.

The difference between Board of Directors and Executive Committee members is detailed on the Career Trend website.

The difference between charitable and other not-for-profit organizations is detailed in the Registered Charity versus Non-Profit Organization (PDF).

View a guidebook for running effective meetings (PDF) for the answers to this question.

Get information about chairing meetings on the Do-It-Yourself Committee Guide website.

Read an article about the helpfulness of business plans on the Balance of Small Business website.

Learn about how to write a strategic plan with the following resources:

• Create a Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit
• Framework for a Basic Strategic Plan Document for a Nonprofit

Learn how to write a proposal by reviewing the following resource:

• WikiHow - How to Write a Proposal

Read about 7 Ways to improve leadership skills.

Read an article about volunteer resignation letters for information about properly and professionally leaving your position

View the Top 15 Non-profit Board Governance Mistakes from Charity Lawyer.

Get a general know-all of board governance from Imagine Canada - Sector Source.

Learn about risk management by visiting Imagine Canada - Sector Source.