Governance Training 

Board Governance Training

Overview
Strong governance is the foundation of a healthy, sustainable nonprofit. At Non-Profit Advantage Consulting, we provide tailored board governance training that helps boards and leadership teams clearly understand their roles, responsibilities, and best practices.

Our approach equips boards to operate with clarity, confidence, and compliance—enabling directors to contribute meaningfully and make informed decisions. Whether your board is new, navigating transition, or ready to elevate its governance practices, our training is practical, engaging, and designed for real-world application.

Why Governance Training Matters

Many boards struggle with unclear roles, inconsistent practices, and gaps in understanding their legal and fiduciary responsibilities. Governance training helps organizations:

  • Clarify the roles and responsibilities of directors and committees

  • Align board practices with legal, ethical, and organizational standards

  • Strengthen decision-making and oversight

  • Reduce risk and increase accountability

  • Build confidence for both new and experienced board members

Effective governance training transforms boards from reactive participants to proactive leaders, equipped to guide the organization toward long-term sustainability.

Benefits for Board Members

  • Understand their legal, ethical, and fiduciary responsibilities

  • Make informed, confident decisions in meetings

  • Contribute meaningfully to strategy, policy, and oversight

  • Navigate complex issues with guidance from best practices

  • Collaborate effectively with other directors and leadership

Benefits for Organizations

  • Consistent governance practices across committees and the board

  • Stronger oversight, transparency, and accountability

  • Reduced risk of compliance issues or governance gaps

  • More effective, productive board meetings

  • Enhanced board recruitment and retention

Our Governance Training Packages

Level 1: Governance Foundations

Designed for new or recently recruited board members, this level covers the essentials of nonprofit governance:

 

  • Roles and responsibilities of directors and officers

  • Overview of the nonprofit legal framework (e.g., BC Societies Act)

  • Fiduciary duties, conflict of interest, and accountability

  • Board structure, committees, and decision-making

  • Tools and templates for effective participation

  • Outcome: Directors understand the basics and feel confident in their role

Level 2: Applied Governance

This level builds on foundational knowledge and focuses on practical application for boards with some experience:

 

  • Advanced roles of committees and board leadership

  • Policy development, risk management, and oversight practices

  • Meeting planning, evaluation, and documentation

  • Facilitated exercises using real scenarios from your organization

  • Outcome: Board members can apply governance principles effectively and support strong decision-making

Level 3: Governance Excellence & Leadership

For mature boards seeking to optimize performance, this advanced level focuses on strategic governance & impact:

  • Board self-assessment and performance evaluation

  • Strategic oversight of organizational priorities and risk

  • ED/Board relationship management

  • Succession planning and sustainability

  • Advanced scenario-based governance exercises

  • Outcome: Boards operate at a high-functioning level, aligned, proactive, and prepared to guide organizational growth

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Because of Kim’s support, I feel more confident and better equipped to engage our Board of Directors in meaningful governance and strategic planning conversations. I would gladly recommend Kim to any nonprofit organization looking for clear, thoughtful support to improve governance and strengthen strategic direction.   -Melody Frisk, Executive Director