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Orientation for New Board Members Serving on the National Board of Directors of a Habitat for Humanity National Organization is a commitment to social transformation and the right to decent housing and habitat. Within our network, governance is not a passive role; it is an exercise in interdependent leadership where local decisions guide and drive

Driving diversity and critical skillsets in the Board of Directors Competency and Diversity Matrices for National Boards of Directors The competency matrix guarantees that the members of the national board of directors (CDN) have the essential skills, experience, and capacities for fiduciary, strategic, and generative performance. The diversity matrix ensures that these capacities are present

Guía de entrevista y evaluación de competencias para candidatos a la Junta Directiva Este recurso incluye una guía estructurada de preguntas diseñada para la entrevista y evaluación de candidatos a integrar la Junta Directiva de una Organización Nacional (ON). Además, incluye una pestaña de hoja de cálculo específica para la evaluación detallada de las competencias

Terms of Reference for an Audit Committee. The HFHx Audit Committee could be a permanent commission of the NSC. The purpose of the commission is to help the NSC comply with its supervisory responsibility in relation to the integrity of HFH financial statements and internal accounting and financial control systems; the performance of the internal

Terms of Reference of the Resource Development Committee. The purpose of the Resource Development Committee is to contribute to HFH’s stability and growth through a fundraising strategy that includes initiatives based on the priority sources identified (individual donors, corporations, etc.). In addition, continuously follow up on these initiatives and provide support for key actions, while

Terms of Reference for an Executive Committee. The Executive Commission of the National Steering Council (NSC) of HFHx, plays a vital role in the organization’s ongoing management and governance by facilitating decision making in between council meetings, supervising the implementation of policies and strategies, and managing emergency situations. This commission ensures the organization can operate

Terms of Reference of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for accompanying the administration in developing and implementing a financial management strategy to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability, and oversee proper use of resources and compliance with the organization’s financial provisions with respect to country authorities. In addition, it ensures that financial management

Terms of Reference of the Governance Committee. In the framework of interdependent governance with Habitat International, the purpose of the committee is to ensure that the National Steering Council (NSC) of Habitat for Humanity X (HFHx) can govern the institution effectively, assuming the following responsibilities: coordinate the recruiting and selection of counselors within the framework

How to hire and support a Nonprofit CEO Chief Executive Transitions: How to Hire and Support a Nonprofit CEO was created to help board members hire a new chief executive and manage a successful leadership transition. It covers the three stages of the transition — Prepare; Search and Select; and Onboard and Support — and