Leadership Development Services (LDS) is a community building initiative introduced by the United Way of Canada to help non-profit Boards of Directors deal with the ever changing landscape of the voluntary sector. Through assessment, training, and follow-up, Leadership Development Services brings together trained facilitators and staff with volunteer Board of Directors. 

Leadership Development Services was introduced by the United Way in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington to provide a service designed to strengthen the voluntary sector by strengthening local non-profit Boards of Directors.  Our focus is to empower organizations and facilitate the process of governance, decision making and change. We believe that organizations will benefit from the training and focus on Board development.

For more information, please contact the United Way at 613-542-2674 or uway@unitedwaykfla.ca

Upcoming Workshops

Introduction to
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
March 14, 2012
5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Ongwanada Auditorium, 191 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston
Cost: $25 per person
 

This introductory workshop provides a basic understanding of what is required for strong board governance. It is an essential workshop for first time directors and current directors looking for a refresher.

Introduction to Roles and Responsibilities of the Board flyer

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Define the role of your board
• Identify the board model that works best for your organization
• Identify and describe five primary board responsibilities
• Understand the roles of the Board and Executive Director/CEO
   

Public workshops are offered through the year.
LDS Brochure
LDS Workshop Registration Form
 

Below are some of the topics we cover:

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
Exploring and understanding Board governance models and key responsibilities of a board

Legal Structure, Duties and Liabilities of Board and Directors
Exploring and understanding legal obligations of, and risks to, Board members

Creating and Maintaining an Effective Board Team
Identifying and understanding the steps of Board recruitment, development and renewal, and utilizing Board strengths and areas for improvement and revisiting the steps in the policy development process

Planning and Evaluation
Co-creating and utilizing an effective strategic plan, and understanding the Board’s responsibility for evaluating the organization’s effectiveness

Financial Stewardship
Identifying and understanding the financial responsibilities of the Board

Human Resources Stewardship
Examining and understanding the Board’s personnel and human resources management responsibilities

Risk Management
Defining and identifying risk and risk management, including management of critical events

Fee Schedule
(A bursary application is available on request)
Half day session: $150    
Full day session: $300
Management Assistance Program*: $700
*MAP is a cost effective way to provide ongoing facilitation and workshops for organizations that may need more than 2 or 3 custom workshops but fewer than 5.

Facilitators

Christie Andrus,
The Human Factor

Kim Hockey,
United Way serving KFL&A

Catherine MacNeill,
Canadian Council for Advancement of Education

Anndale McTavish,
Kingston General Hospital

Deborah Melman-Clement,
Freelance Writer & Editor

Theresa Mitchell,
Fundraising Specialist

Doug Ritchie,
Downtown Kingston! BIA

Gillian Sadinsky,
Yoga teacher

Mary-Alice Thompson,
Barrister and Solicitor

Bhavana Varma,
United Way serving KFL&A