Additional Resources
BGCA Governance and Structure
Structure of Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2 Congressional Charter A congressional charter is a law passed by Congress that states the mission, authority and activities of a group. The Congressional charter was issued in 1956 to Boys Clubs of America to promote health, social education, vocational, and character…
Are You a Dysfunctional Leader
Are You a Dysfunctional Leader? Following these tips will help turn dysfunctional leaders into functional leaders. Bill Treasurer (/authors/1299-bill-treasurer) October 27, 2015 Few things are as damaging to an organization as a dysfunctiona l leader. Left unaddressed, the corrosive impact will show up in low morale, stifled development and poor…
National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices
1 BoardSource, Leading with Intent : A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices 2015 www.leadingwithintent.org CEO Data Section 1: You and Your Organization 1.1 Which category best describes your organization? Answer % Public charity 79% School/college/university 3% Governmental agency 1% Association or professional society/trade association 9% Foundation 7% Other 1%…
Stanford Survey on Leadership and Management in the Nonprofit Sector
STANFORD SURVEY ON LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR IN COLLABORATION WITH Published November 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ……………………………. 1 Survey Responses ………………………………. 7 Demographic Information ………………… 7 P erspectives on the Sector ………………13 Mission ………………………………………….. 16 St rategy ………………………………………… 20 Impact Evaluation …………………………..29 Insight and Courage…
Most Nonprofits Lacking In Leadership Management
The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management Study: Most Nonprofits Lacking In Leadership, Management NOVEMBER 1, 2017 MARK HRYWNA Four of five nonprofits struggle with leadership and management issues and only 11 percent are prepared to scale for optimal impact, according to a new survey of more than 3,000 executives,…
Uncovering The Mystery Art and Science of Shared Leadership
Uncovering the Mystery: The Art and Science of Shared Leadership Posted by Emily Davis on Sep 15, 2016 2:03:32 PM Shared leadership between nonpro fit board members and the chief executive is a commonly invisible issue or at least widely misunderstood. Who leads the charge when it comes to strategic…
Area Council
Area Councils Guide 4 5 19
Area Council Guide April 2019 17276445 10750550 6938645 11029950 19752945 11328400 11895455 9239250 Colorado Colorado Table of Contents TOC o “1-3” h z u History of Area Councils PAGEREF _Toc3554772 h 4 Structure of Area Councils PAGEREF _Toc3554773 h 4 Local Boys & Girls Club Organization PAGEREF _Toc3554774 h 5…
Area Council 2019 GF 2025 Operational Framework Final
Operational Framework 2019 UPDATE OUR MISSION To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. OUR VISION Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors with all…
Area Council BGC Governance Summary
Structure of Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2 Congressional Charter A congressional charter is a law passed by Congress that states the mission, authority and activities of a group. The Congressional charter was issued in 1956 to Boys Clubs of America to promote health, social education, vocational, and character…
Area Council Liaison Job Description 4 9 19
Area Council Liaison Job Description Overview The Area Council Liaison (ACL) has the direct responsibility for serving as conduit between the local organization and the greater Boys & Girls Club Movement. In that capacity , they provide guidance and leadership to the governance function of the Movement and share Movement…
NACC member assignment by region 7 26 19
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Area Council Liaison OnBoarding PPT 4 9 19
National Board of Governors National Area Council Committee Local Area Council Local Boys & Girls Club Organization Area Council Liaison OnBoarding Note to Facilitator Leave behinds: BGCA governance documents History & Scope of the Movement Movement Priorities / Current Strategic Plan & Operating Framework Overview of the Structure of BGCA…
Boards
Board Member Performance Standards
M EETINGS The Board of Directors sets policy and maintains stability by overseeing finances, operations, development and public relations. Therefore, full participation of the Board is necessary. Each member should: Attend at least 75% o f scheduled Board of Directors meetings. Attend at least 75% of scheduled committee…
Consent Agenda
Page 1/2 © Boys & Girls Clubs of America Consent Agenda Creating an efficient meeting agenda is an issue with which many chairs struggle. Standard, repetitive items often eat up the agenda, and not enough time is left to focus on serious deliberation. Consent agendas are one way of liberating…
BB06 Fiduciary Responsibilities 10 15 19
BOARD BRIEF: Fiduciary Responsibilities Board Briefs are “at -a-glance” resources that help board volunteers better support their Boys & Girls Club. They are designed to occur as five -minute education opportunities at board meetings . SUMMARY Maintaining fiscal accountability is a prime responsibility of the board of directors. Board members…
BB01 Effective Onboarding Practices MSNedits 7 18 19
BOARD BRIEF: Effective Onboarding Practices Board Briefs are “at -a-glance” resources that help board volunteers better support their Boys & Girls Club. They are designed to occur as five -minute education opportunities at board meetings . SUMMARY In this Board Brief, t he Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky…
BB07 Board Development 07 28 19
1 Adapted from the work of Fred Miller, Chatham Group, Inc. BOARD BRIEF: Board Development Board Briefs are “at -a-glance” resources that help board volunteers better support their Boys & Girls Club. They are designed to occur as five -minute education opportunities at board meetings . SUMMARY Effective boards of…
BB10 Board Roles and Responsibilities docx 7 28 19
BOARD BRIEF: Board Roles & Responsibilities Board Briefs are “at -a-glance” resources that help board volunteers better support their Boys & Girls Club. They are designed to occur as five -minute education opportunities at board meetings . SUMMARY Boys & Girls Club boards serve three primary roles outlined below ….
CEOs
Should Your CEO Serve as a Board Member
Should Your CEO Serve as a Board M ember? Posted by Jenifer Holland on Jan 5, 2016 6:56:24 AM In December 2015, the Nonprofit Ethicist weighed in on the question of executive directors serving as board members of the nonprofits they lead. In short, the Nonprofit Ethicist didn’t like it….
CEO Development Guide 8 29 19
Leading the Movement: CEO Talent Development A Guide to Your Professional Development with CEO Success Profile, Competency Summaries and Development Suggestions Leading the Movement: CEO Talent Development April 2019 2 FYI ® for your improvement © Korn Ferry 2014 –2015. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be…
10 Steps CEO Performance Assess
HOW TO CONDUCT A CHIEF EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT IN 10 STEPS There is no single method for conducting a chief executive assessment , but boards and chief executives are more likely to find the assessment constructive if it is implemented in a thoughtful and planned way. BoardSource encourages boards and…
Board Chair CEO Partnership Table
THE PARTNERSHIPTEXT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. © 2019 BOARDSOURCE.ORG BOARD CHAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE & The partnership of the board chair and chief executive provides a structure for accomplishing the tasks of the organization. Governance and management complement and support each other — together focused on mission through…
Covid 19
COVID 19 Club Closure Decision Guidance
Corona Virus Information
Support for Boards of Directors in challenging times As COVID-19 challenges us in all area s of our lives , Boys & Girls Clubs of America wants to make sure that our Board Members have access to some of the latest thinking around their roles , duties and new ways…
Finance Committee Fundamentals
Does your organization have one finance committee that carries out all of the duties associated with financial oversight? Or do you have separate finance, audit, and investment committees? BoardSource recommends that organizations that conduct an independent audit have a separate audit committee or task force for added accountability. Separate investment…
Great Futures 2025
2020 Operational Framework 10 09 19
Operational Framework 2020 UPDATE GREAT FUTURES 2025 STRATEGIC DIRECTION Great Futures 2025 was developed with local Club professionals and board members across the Movement. The Strategic Direction outlines our purpose and our priorities through 2025. It's about creating the strongest Clubs and the best experiences . PURPOSE To inspire and…
20 Ways to Align to 2020 Op Framework Handout 10 09 19
To achieve our Movement’s 2025 purpose, every Boys & Girls Club organization will need to align their local 2020 annual plans to Great Futures 2025. Make it work for you. Consider local goals, community needs, staffing and resources to determine the right actions to take. Here are 20 initiatives taken…
2020 Operational Framework Customizable Board Meeting PowerPoint 10 08 19
2020 Operational Framework Rollout Great Futures 2025 Strategic Direction Overall, high-level roadmap. Details the plan’s purpose, priorities, and goals. Remains static – sets the direction. Operational Framework Detailed implementation and investment plan. Lists goals in a 4-year window (i.e. 2020-2023). Will evolve – updated annually to showcase progress and meet…
Safety
Incident Response Guide 6 2019
INCIDENT R ESPONSE G UIDE CONTENTS INCIDENT PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE Overview ………………………….. ………………………….. ……………………….. 2 Incident Reporting ………………………….. ………………………….. …………. 2 Legal Counsel ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………… 4 Insurance ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………. 4 Response Partners ………………………….. ………………………….. …………. 4 Document Retention ………………………….. ………………………….. ………. 5 COMMUNICATION TOOLS Crisis Communication Plan ……………………………..
Safety Committee Guide 5 2019
SAFETY COMMITTEE GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. . 1 BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY COMMITT EE Committee -Building Cycle ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ……. 1 Composition ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………. 2 Skills and Expertise ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ……………… 3 Committee C hair ………………………….. ………………………….. ……………………………..
Training
Spillett Leadership University
Abuse Prevention Training – Enrollment Reference Guide Getting Started Access to Spillett Leadership University requires that you have a bgca.net account. If have not registered for bgca.net, please sign up and once your account is approved by your CEO or their assigned delegate you may then use BGCA.net to access…
How to Register a New BGCA net Account
How to Register as a New User on BGCA.net Page 1 of 11 Registration is required to access BGCA.net. Follow these steps to register a new user account. Step 1: Go to https://www.bgca.net Step 2: Click on the link Register for BGCA.net as shown in the screenshot below: How to…
FREE SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING
Ensuring the safety of every single child who attends a Boys & Girls Club is imperative to our mission. Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Praesidium, one of the country’s leading abuse prevention experts, have partnered to bring Clubs FREE Sexual Abuse Prevention training to local board members! These…