Governance | Ontario Museum Association

Policies & Standards

TITLE	AUTHOR	YEAR	ACCESS
Museum Notes	Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport	N/A	All
Governance Policy	Simcoe County Museum, County of Simcoe	N/A	All
Privacy Policy	Imagine Canada	N/A	All
Impacts on Governance Design for Nonprofit Organizations	Ontario Nonprofit Network	2021	All
How PIPEDA Applies to Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations	Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada	2019	All
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Loi sur les conflits d’intérêts municipaux	Ontario Government	2018	All
Governance Standards	Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport	2017	All
Board Governance Policy	Royal Ontario Museum	2016	Members
Vision, Mission, and Strategic Objectives	Royal Ontario Museum	2016	Members
Board and Governance: Creative Trust Open Source Toolkit	Creative Trust	2013	All
Sample Governance Schedule	Ontario Museum Association	2013	Members
Complaints Policy	Legal Aid Ontario	2012	All
How to Create an Effective Non-Profit Mission Statement	Francis Pandolfi, Harvard Business Review	2011	All
Governing Documents: Minutes (EN) Documents constitutifs : Procès-verbaux (FR)	Charity Central	2010	All
A Sustainable Development Guide for Canada's Museums	Canadian Museums Association	2009	All
The Importance of Vision, Mission and Values	Beth Deazeley, Imagine Canada	2009	All
Governance Policy	Owen Sound Museums	2008	All
Conflict of Interest Policy	Alberta Museums Association	2006	All
Governance Policy	Hamilton Civic Museums, City of Hamilton	2004	All
Conflict of Interest Policy	Creative Trust	2003	All
Memoranda of Understanding and Formal Agreements	Royal Ontario Museum	2002	All
Tips for Boards- Policy Development	Carrie Brooks-Joiner, Sarah Stacy	2000	Members

Regulation & Legislation

TITLE	AUTHOR	YEAR	ACCESS
What is the Difference Between a Registered Charity and a Non-Profit Organization?	Canadian Revenue Agency	2016	All
Get Ready for the ONCA Resource Directory	Community Legal Education Ontario	2014	All

Board Development

TITLE	AUTHOR	YEAR	ACCESS
Governance Diversity Tools	OnBoard Canada	N/A	All
20 Questions Not-for-profit Organizations Should Ask: Recruiting, Developing, Assessing and Renewing Directors	Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada	2019	All
Creating a Board Member’s Manual	Governing Good, Grand MacDonald	2016	All
Board Self-Evaluation Questionnaire	Governing Good, Grant MacDonald	2016	All
The Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership	Deloitte	2016	All
DiverseCity, Diversity in Governance: A Toolkit for Non-Profit Boards	Maytree	2011	All
Board Recruitment: Part 1 & Part 2	Beth Deazeley, Imagine Canada	2010	All
Succession Planning for the Board	Beth Deazeley, Imagine Canada	2010	All
Director Non-Performance	Beth Deazeley, Imagine Canada	2010	All
Overcoming the Fear of Board Assessments	Beth Deazeley, Imagine Canada	2010	All
Effective Director Orientation	Beth Deazeley, Imagine Canada	2009	All
Example Board Orientation Package	Creative Trust	2007	All
Tools for Non-Profit Leaders: Succession Planning In the Not-for-profit World	Charity Village	2006	All

Responsibilities & Risk Management

TITLE	AUTHOR	YEAR	ACCESS
Governance: The Role, Responsibilities and Structure of Museum Boards of Directors and Their Committees	Nancy Hushion	N/A	Members
Canadian Museums Association Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance	Canadian Museums Association	N/A	All
Not-for-profit Corporations Act: Draft Organizational By-law	Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services, Provincial Resource	N/A	All
Example Roles and Responsibilities of Board and Staff	Creative Trust	N/A	All
Oversight of Risk by the Board	Beth Deazeley, Imagine Canada	N/A	All
ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums	International Council of Museums	2017	All
Roles and Responsibilities of Boards	Carrie Brooks Joiner, Carrie Brooks-Joiner & Associates	2013	All
Not-for-profit Corportation By-laws	Government of Canada	2013	All
Board Liability and Non-Profit Organizations	Centre for Community Organizations	2012	All
Governance Q&A: Executive Director Succession Planning	Jane Garthson, Charity Village	2009	All
Ethics Guidelines	Canadian Museum Association	2006	All
Guidelines: Roles and Responsibilities of Museum Boards of Trustees	Canadian Museum Association	2004	All
Report on Amalgamation Issues- Findings and Recommendations	Town of Norfolk Heritage and Culture	2000	All

Strategic Planning

TITLE	AUTHOR	YEAR	ACCESS
Standard A2 - Strategic Plan	Imagine Canada Standards Reference Guide	N/A	All
2 Minute Answer Guide for Non-Profits -Strategic Planning	Center for Nonprofit Management	N/A	All
Mission and Vision Statements	Jon Linton, TCI Management Consultants	2013	All
Strategic Planning	Jon Linton, TCI Management Consultants	2013	All
The Balanced Scorecard: From Strategic Plan to Effective Execution	Charity Village, John Paul de Silva	2012	All
Thriving on the Edge of Chaos	Dr. Candace Tangorra Matelic	2009	Members
20 Questions Directors of Not-for-profit Organizations Should Ask about Strategy and Planning	Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants	2008	All
Best Practices in Strategic Planning	Charity Village, Ron Robinson	2003	All
Seven Sins of Strategic Planning	Charity Village, Ron Robinson	2002	All
Strategic Planning - Planning for Organizational Success	Margaret L. May	2000	Members
Producing a Forward Plan: MGC Guidelines for Good Practice	Museums & Galleries Commission, Stuart Davies	1996	All

Videos/Webinar Recordings

Mission and Vision Statements
2013
Jon Linton, TCI Management Consultants
Webinar slides [PDF]

Strategic Planning
2013
Jon Linton, TCI Management Consultants
Webinar slides [PDF]

Roles and Responsibilities of Boards
2013
Carrie Brooks Joiner, Carrie Brooks-Joiner & Associates
Webinar slides [PDF]

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