Original Broadcast Date: September 1, 2026
Summary: Strong governance is not only about having policies on paper. It means that directors understand their responsibilities, conflicts are handled openly, key decisions are properly recorded and financial oversight is shared across the organization. In this webinar, Omar Visram of Enkel and Alex Starr of DoGood Law Corporation discuss practical governance, risk, and compliance considerations for Canadian nonprofit boards, including board authority, conflicts of interest, documented decisions, financial controls, and the role of clear reporting in supporting informed oversight.
Learning Objectives
After watching this webinar, you will be able to:
- Clarify the difference between board oversight, management responsibilities and decisions that require formal approval or a recorded resolution.
- Recognize common conflicts of interest and follow a practical process to disclose, manage and document them.
- Identify core governance and financial policies that help protect the organization, its directors and its funds.
- Understand why clear financial reporting, documented processes and shared oversight reduce single point of failure risk.
- Ask more useful questions about financial risk, payment controls, payroll obligations and the information directors need to oversee the organization responsibly.
This webinar is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal requirements vary by organization and jurisdiction. Please consult a qualified lawyer for advice specific to your organization.
Featured Resource: From Confusion to Clarity
This webinar connects to Enkel’s free e book, From Confusion to Clarity: Strengthening Financial Oversight in Nonprofits. It gives Executive Directors, Treasurers and Board Members a practical roadmap for clearer roles, financial policies, internal controls and accountable board oversight.
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