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United Way has a deep commitment to working with community members to address social priorities. Community partnerships are the key to our success. 

United Way and the
DeGroote School of Business –


Building Community Capacity United Way, in partnership with the Director’s College of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, has partnered to pilot “The McMaster Governance Workshops”.

The workshops are specifically designed to enhance governance in the not-for-profit sector using sound
business principles.

Says Sadhna Jayatunge, Community Information
Hamilton: “The workshops have given me the confidence to
transform myself into a very effective board member and this will help build a stronger board. The amount of information and materials given to the participants was amazing!”

 


 

Spring 2010 Workshop : Tuesdays, May 4 to June 8

5500 North Service Road, Burlington ( North Service Road + Burloak Drive)

 

What is the proposed Governance Workshop for Not for Profit Organizations?

Ø  The Workshops are specifically designed to enhance governance in the not for profit sector using sound business principles as embodied in the Directors’ College at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University

Ø  Program Leaders:  Graduates from the Directors College of DeGroote School of Business at McMaster

Ø  The Workshops will offer a certificate endorsed by the DeGroote School of Business and  United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton

Ø  There are 6 three hour sessions in this program. Attendance is mandatory at all 6 sessions

Ø  The sessions are 3 hours in length and will run from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Ø  Space is limited – only 35 spaces are available

Ø  Cost is $500 for the entire 6 sessions including course materials and a light dinner each evening. Cost for Agencies receiving United Way funding is $300

Ø  Payment must be received a week before the session I. No refunds will be provided.

 

Who should attend?

Ø  This program is limited to Chairs of Boards, Board Members, CEOs, Executive Directors, and Senior Staff who are committed to raising the standard of excellence in organizational leadership in their organizations

 

Session 1:  Principles of Good Governance  May 4,    2010

 

Session 2:  Strategic Leadership  May 11,  2010

 

Session 3:  Good Boards Need Good Directors (and CEOs)  May 18,  2010

 

Session 4:  Basic Financial Literacy  May 25,  2010

 

Session 5:  Risk Management  June 1,  2010

 

Session 6:  Roles and Responsibilities of the Board  June 8,   2010

 

To register for this program, please contact  Judy Worsley at  jworsley@uwaybh.ca  or call  905-635-3136


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