Board Development

The Community Futures Board Development is an initiative of the Community Futures Pan West, which is made up of four Western Associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. In 1999 the Pan West recognized the need to have sound, and confident Boards Members to lead the Community Futures.

The Credit Union Institute of Canada partnered with the Community Futures West to develop and implement Board Governance Training Modules. The four latest modules have been released in 2003.

Under the direction of a professional facilitator, Community Futures Board Members and Managers can now access a modular series of eleven informative sessions, packed with useful information, tools and tips every Community Futures Board Member and Manager should use.

Board Members and Managers will learn about:

• Community Futures services, programs and alliances
• Board Member roles; leadership, teamwork, and accountability
• The importance of Strategic Planning, visioning and goal planning
• Useful development strategy; recruitment, orientation & evaluation
• Financial management and the legal framework

We would like to thank all the dedicated volunteers from across the west who have assisted and continue to assist in the creation of the CFBD Program.

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