Board Development
Audit your governance, and build the policies, processes and structures needed for a strong, sustainable board.
Book a callOur Approach
We help your board develop the knowledge, tools and confidence needed to fulfill their governance role in an effective, sustainable way.
Auditing Your Governance
We review internal documentation and conduct an in-depth consultation with board and senior staff to identify areas of strength and risk in your organization's governance.
Actionable Recommendations
We provide you with a comprehensive document that includes specific, actionable recommendations to help you advance your organization's governance goals.
Practical Support
We develop a suite of customized policies and procedures that support your governance priorities, and we pair it with in-depth training to transfer knowledge and skills to board and staff.
See if we're a fit
Reach out for a friendly conversation to learn more about our board development process, and see if our approach is a good fit for your organization's goals.
Book a 30-minute callMallory Hilkewich,
Opportunity for Advancement
“From day Nicole's approach was collaborative, transparent, and thoughtfully strategic. They spent time assessing current needs and opportunities and implemented training and practice changes that will have a positive, long-term impact on the way the Board works, as well as the way individual members provide Board leadership wherever they go. I couldn’t be more impressed by Nicole’s approach and would be happy to have their leadership and guidance in other organizations I work with.”
Rebecca White,
Engineers of Tomorrow
"Nicole conducted a thorough governance assessment, identified and implemented policies aligned with our mission, and provided comprehensive training to our Board of Directors. Her approach was professional, insightful, and strategic, ensuring that every aspect of her work directly supported our organizational goals. Nicole’s contributions were instrumental in advancing our mission and empowering our Board of Directors with the knowledge and tools to perform their roles effectively".
Nancy Rumple,
Halton Food for Thought
"Nicole guided us through a capacity assessment process, during which she
meticulously reviewed our internal documents and conducted in-depth consultations to
understand our governance. This assessment resulted in over sixty actionable recommendations that have been instrumental in building our organization's capacity. Her investment in our success and efforts to make the process simple and manageable for our staff and board were invaluable."
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Core Governance Functions Toolkit
- Streamline planning and organization for board meetings.
- Boost board confidence with clear roles and expectations.
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