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Committees The work of committees
With committees accomplishing these functions, the board is able to use its time most efficiently. How do committees work? Committee structures will vary from one charitable organization
to the next, depending on the board's style of governance, as well as
the nature and needs of the organization. Find out how several common
types of committees work: Committees are generally formed around a particular function
of the board or organization. Check out a list of some specific committees
that commonly exist in non-profit organizations. The nature of the committees' work will vary depending upon the style of board governance. The responsibilities of the committees may be limited to developing policy recommendations in their areas of focus if your board is a policy board. However, if you have a working board, the committees likely have some hands-on responsibilities for day-to-day management and operations in their respective departments. Making committees work To work effectively, committees of the board need some structure
and guidelines. Check out some hints for successful committees: The committees' roles and objectives are more likely to be fulfilled if they are made explicit. The same can be said for the board as a whole, and all its individual members. Consider how explicit job descriptions can contribute to the effectiveness of your board's operations. |
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Much
of the work that your non-profit board accomplishes is likely carried
out by its committees. In general, committees are used to deal with issues
that are too complex and/or numerous for the entire board to manage. Have
a look at some of the specific functions that your board's committees
can serve: