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Here you can find a short (and by no means exhaustive) list of various organisations which may be able to help your nonprofit. 

A template aiding with the integral process of a new director/trustee onto the board, including a check-list of the main tasks needed to set the new member up.

We add resources to our page frequently. Have a look at our vast list of our resources that may help your organisation. They all fall under the theme of Governance and the sub-categories are:

  • Communications;
  • Difficult Times and Unexpected Changes;
  • Leadership;
  • Resources for Charities and Non-Profit Organisations;
  • Planning and Organising; 
  • Templates, Reports and Paperwork.

 

Using Improving Charity Boardroom Behaviours’  as a reference, Carmichael have summarised a shorter guidance note on ‘Behaviours of an Effective CEO’.

Using ‘Improving Charity Boardroom Behaviours’, Carmichael have summarised a shorter guidance note on ‘Behaviours of an Effective Charity Trustee’.

As more organisations move towards hybrid meetings, it’s important to make sure your hybrid
meetings are as efficient and engaging as possible. We’ve gathered our top tips below.

This document is intended for guidance only in the area of Risk Management and all organisations should develop their own Risk Management System and Risk Register.

 

The Compliance Calendar is a useful addition to the board materials for a meeting to ensure that relevant actions are addressed by the Board. It can also assist with preparing the agenda for an upcoming meeting.  This Sample Compliance Calendar, suitable for small or all volunteer organisations, should be amended/tailored to reflect the specific compliance requirements of your own charity or non-profit.

Carmichael wishes to acknowledge the support of Colm Hanley, LK Shields Solicitors in the development of this resource.

The Compliance Calendar is a useful addition to the board materials for a meeting to ensure that relevant actions are addressed by the Board. It can also assist with preparing the agenda for an upcoming meeting. This Sample Compliance Calendar should be amended/tailored to reflect the specific compliance requirements of your own charity or non-profit.

Carmichael wishes to acknowledge the support of Colm Hanley, LK Shields Solicitors in the development of this resource.

This guidance document has been developed by Carmichael to help charities that are implementing the Charities Governance Code by matching the standards in the Code against resources that are available to help with implementation.